In an email to members, the president of Connecticut's largest teacher organization raised serious questions about Linda McMahon's understanding of public education as demonstrated by her public statements. In addition, McMahon appears to have falsely answered several questions on a questionnaire submitted when she was trying to be appointed to the State Board of Education.
McMahon’s plans decimate education funding
McMahon’s proposed budget cuts to education indicate a planned, dramatic decrease in federal support for public schools, and a lack of understanding of the vital role that federal funding plays in providing quality education in Connecticut.
After examining McMahon’s public statements and proposals, we estimate her plan will make a 15 percent average annual reduction in federal education funding for critical programs. These programs serve our most vulnerable youngsters—from those living in poverty to children with special needs. Under McMahon’s one percent budget solution, all federal education funding to Connecticut would be eliminated by 2020.
Perjury inquiry
And while McMahon’s budget plans are of major concern, issues continue regarding the veracity of comments McMahon has made over the years and her related commitment to Connecticut’s schools. In the past week alone, news reports have uncovered facts that lead to questions concerning McMahon’s integrity on matters relating to her appointment to the State Board of Education.
CEA has concerns that McMahon may have committed perjury in her testimony under oath when she sought appointment to the State Board of Education, a seat for which she had little to no qualifications. Given the critical nature of this issue, we have asked the State Attorney General, State Board of Education, and the State Ethics Commission to investigate.
A copy of a state questionnaire, which was notarized and certified by McMahon as to its veracity, reveals that McMahon answered “no” to several questions to which the answers apparently should have been “yes.” She also listed her degree as a “B.S. in Education,” when, in fact, she received a B.A. in French. A copy of the questionnaire and our letter calling on the state to investigate McMahon’s testimony are online at CEA.org, along with other important information.
4:32 AM PT: Well, this is embarrassing. One would think that the issue of jurisdiction in the matter would have been run by CEA's attorneys before calling for a criminal investigation. Oh well.....
In a statement Thursday, the Attorney General’s office explains that the CEA is asking for a criminal investigation, but because the Office of Attorney General does not have criminal authority, it will take no action. CEA can take whatever steps it deems appropriate, Susan Kinsman, a spokeswoman for the attorney general’s office, said.
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