Secretary McMahon Visits Tennessee on Returning Education to the States Tour

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Knoxville, Tennessee on her Returning Education to the States Tour. Secretary McMahon visited Grand Oaks Elementary School and participated in a roundtable discussion with local education leaders. Secretary McMahon later toured the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where she met with President Randy Boyd, Chancellor Donde Plowman, and Knoxville Mayor Glenn Jacobs to learn about the Tennessee Reading Research Center and literacy programs.

"Tennessee is setting a powerful example in education by making bold investments in early literacy," said U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. "Partnerships with institutions like the University of Tennessee are helping to deepen the impact - strengthening teacher preparation, advancing research-based initiatives, and ensuring families and educators have the tools they need to help every child succeed. It was a pleasure to continue my Returning Education to the States tour in the Volunteer State and see the good work they are doing firsthand."

"Like Tennessee, Secretary McMahon understands that every child has unique needs, and I'm grateful for her commitment to return education to the states and strengthen literacy outcomes," said Tennessee Governor Bill Lee. "Tennessee's successful K-3rd grade literacy strategy has helped our students lead the nation in reading proficiency gains, and I look forward to continuing these strong results in partnership with the Trump Administration."

Click here to view photos from Secretary McMahon's visit to Grand Oaks Elementary School.

Click here to view photos from Secretary McMahon's visit to University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

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