South Michigan News

Rep. Tim Walberg, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Michigan’s 5th district, shared his views on educational reforms and leadership appointments through a series of tweets on November 20, 2024. His comments focus on the importance of aligning educational institutions with job markets and supporting Linda McMahon's nomination as Secretary of Education.

In a tweet posted at 02:06:29 UTC, Rep. Walberg emphasized the need for educational institutions to connect better with real-world jobs and in-demand fields. He expressed support for Linda McMahon, stating that she understands this necessity and looked forward to her swift confirmation to deliver results for the American people. "Our educational institutions must be better connected with real-world jobs and in-demand fields. This is something Linda understands, and I look forward to her swift confirmation so we can get to work and deliver for the American people."

Later that day, at 16:22:26 UTC, Rep. Walberg reiterated his support for Linda McMahon by highlighting her understanding of apprenticeships' role in education and workforce training. He mentioned this as another reason why she would excel as Secretary of Education. "Linda McMahon understands the important role apprenticeships play in the education and training of our future workforce. Just another reason she will make an excellent Secretary of Education."

Finally, at 23:59:14 UTC, Rep. Walberg expressed his eagerness to collaborate on meaningful reforms aimed at empowering students and parents, concluding with a call to action to begin working towards these goals. "Looking forward to working with you to enact meaningful reforms that empower students and parents. Let’s get to work!"