US education secretary McMahon backs AI as a classroom tool as first funding goes to Melania initiative members
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said AI can be a helpful tool for K–12 students. According to Devex, the first US education funding has gone to members of the Melania initiative.
Who is affected and how
- education policymaker
- The federal direction supports AI rather than banning it.
- edtech company
- Members of the initiative can gain access to funding.
Sources
- US offers first education funding — to members of Melania initiative | Devexdevex.com · Aug 17, 2026
- Linda McMahon says AI can be a helpful tool for K-12 studentsthehill.com · Aug 23, 2026 · magyar
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