A panel discussion at The City College of New York will analyze Linda McMahon\’s nomination for Education Secretary following her advancement by the Senate HELP Committee. The committee approved her nomination in a 12-11 party-line vote on February 20, 2025, sending it to the full Senate for final consideration.
\”Understanding Linda McMahon: Secretary of Education in an age of TrumpMania\” will examine McMahon\’s proposed policies, including her support for reducing federal education oversight and emphasizing state control.
The event features Staten Island Technical High School Principal Mark Erlenwein, The City Tutors Executive Director Garri Rivkin, and journalist Brian R. Solomon, with S Jay Levy Fellowship Managing Director Lavie Margolin moderating.
The free forum takes place Tuesday, March 11, 3:30-4:45pm EDT in Shepard Hall (Room SH-350) at City College, 160 Convent Avenue. Registration is available through Eventbrite. Panelists will explore McMahon\’s background as WWE co-founder and her vision for federal education policy, as her nomination currently awaits Senate consideration.
