- “The Department of Education has only been here since 1980, and since that time, we have spent over $3 trillion on education to watch our nation’s scorecard come down. We spend more money for less results,” said McMahon.
US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Raleigh this week to deliver the keynote address at the 20th anniversary celebration of Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina (PEFNC). McMahon’s visit puts a national spotlight on North Carolina’s school choice movement.
Founded two decades ago, PEFNC has played a key role in shaping education policy across North Carolina. The organization has consistently championed school choice through legislative advocacy and direct support for families—especially in expanding access to nontraditional educational options.
The anniversary event also featured video greetings from US Senator Thom Tillis and former US Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, both longtime supporters of school choice initiatives…