Trump Education Secretary, Republican House Speaker Visit Detroit Schools

September 8, 2025

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited multiple schools in Detroit as part of a national tour promoting conservative education policies including school choice and opposing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. McMahon, appointed by President Trump, is conducting a fifty-state tour focused on "returning education to the states" and expanding parental choice in education. Her Detroit school visits weren't publicly announced and included Renaissance High School, Washington Parks Academy, and Pembroke Academy, with Republican House Speaker Matt Hall joining her at Renaissance High.

Who is affected

Students, teachers, and leaders at the visited schools (Renaissance High School, Washington Parks Academy, and Pembroke Academy)
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Michigan educational institutions and communities
Families and parents targeted by McMahon's school choice initiatives

What action is being taken

Secretary McMahon is conducting a fifty-state tour to promote conservative education policies
McMahon is visiting schools in Detroit as part of this tour
Republican House Speaker Matt Hall is accompanying McMahon during her visit to Renaissance High School
McMahon is participating in public appearances at Hillsdale College and a Midland Republican Party event

Why it matters

The visit represents the Trump administration's push to return education authority to states
McMahon's tour promotes specific conservative education policies including school choice and ending diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Representative Weiss raised concerns about potential education budget cuts of $37 million from Detroit schools
Similar visits by McMahon in other states have resulted in policy changes, such as Oklahoma's ban on using state funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion activities

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: Michigan Chronicle