Linda McMahon will testify in a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday in D.C. to fill the position of education secretary. President Trump has said his goal is that his education secretary will eventually put themselves out of a job, as he plans to scale back the federal department significantly, with the goal of eliminating it. The Department of Education (DOE) sets national standards, allocates funding, provides oversight and more. While supporters say this is a way to cut government spending and give states more control, local critics of the plan say it will hurt students and public schools. MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/education/trump-department-of-education-florida/67-efc81039-ab3c-46b1-b6c3-a31e788d0aca