The Daily Signal EXCLUSIVE: Linda McMahon Confirms Deal With Harvard Is Close
Jan 21, 2026
Linda McMahon, former U.S. Secretary of Education, shares insights on ongoing negotiations with Harvard regarding diversity practices and school funding. She discusses the importance of literacy and school choice, highlighting progress in multiple states. McMahon also covers upcoming changes in Title IX enforcement and efforts to enhance fraud detection in FAFSA applications. Additionally, she emphasizes the role of AI in education and her commitment to improving civic knowledge through engaging educational tours.
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Spending Hasn't Improved NAEP Scores
- Massive federal spending hasn't produced NAEP improvements; McMahon links bureaucracy to declining outcomes.
- She frames decentralization and less regulation as necessary to reverse falling scores.
Clarify Repayment Plans Before Collections
- Pause wage garnishment while repayment options from the one big beautiful bill are clarified and communicated.
- Make repayment plans clear so borrowers understand obligations before collections resume.
FAFSA Overhaul Caught Large-Scale Fraud
- FAFSA was vulnerable to fraud via bots and dead applicants, and reforms have already prevented substantial losses.
- McMahon credits FAFSA revamp and fraud detection for saving about a billion dollars.