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Education Secretary's Tour Sparks Safety Concerns and Debate

2/6/2026

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U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon's History Rocks! Trail to Independence tour is set for February 5, 2026, at Genoa-Kingston High School.
The 2:30 p.m. start coincides with student dismissal, prompting safety and transparency concerns from the local teachers' union.
State Senator Andrew Chesney criticized the union's request for a later start, calling it viewpoint discrimination.
The Genoa Police Department will heighten security for the event, potentially using drones.

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U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon's History Rocks! Trail to Independence tour is set for February 5, 2026, at Genoa-Kingston High School.
The 2:30 p.m. start coincides with student dismissal, prompting safety and transparency concerns from the local teachers' union.
State Senator Andrew Chesney criticized the union's request for a later start, calling it viewpoint discrimination.
The Genoa Police Department will heighten security for the event, potentially using drones.