(WIFR) – U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon is expected to visit Illinois Thursday, Feb. 5, as part of a nationwide tour.
The History Rocks! tour is organized by the U.S. Department of Education in collaboration with Turning Point USA and other organizations as part of the America 250 Civics Education Coalition.
The tour is described as an “initiative celebrating our great nation’s Semiquincentennial — to highlight innovative ways schools are engaging students in American history.”
Organizers say the visit will feature:
- Remarks focused on civics education from McMahon
- Educational games and student activities centered on Illinois and U.S. history
- Opportunities for student and educator engagement
The announcement comes after the Genoa-Kingston Education Association asked for more safety and transparency surrounding an upcoming visit by the Department of Education…