FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 7, 2026

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Visits Mat-Su Schools

Wasilla, AK -U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited two Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District schools with Alaska Department of Education and Early Development Commissioner Deena Bishop.

The school tours began with Mat-Su Career & Technical High School, where Principal Jason Ross showcased the school’s forestry program, the private pilot/air frames construction facility, and teacher housing construction area. Students interacted with the Secretary, sharing their experiences and fondness for the school and its many career-oriented programs.

Following this, Secretary McMahon and Commissioner Bishop toured Knik Charter School with Principal Jason Moen. Here they met with students and teachers and participated in a History Rocks! event. Students showcased their knowledge of U.S. history and listened to inspiring messages from both the Secretary and Commissioner.

This visit is part of a larger tour of Alaska, and brief stop on a 50-state tour by Secretary of Education McMahon to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.

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The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development provides information, resources, and leadership to support over 130,000 students in 505 public schools across the state of Alaska. The mission of the department is to ensure an “Excellent Education for Every Student Every Day.”

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