UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

WASHINGTON, DC 20202

_{April 11, 2025}

Gerald Evans

10677 Hemlock Avenue

Howard City, MI 49329-9610

Dear Mr. Evans:

Thank you for your letter to Secretary Linda McMahon sharing your book Getting Ready to Learn: The Greatest Secret Since WWII. Your letter was referred to the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education for review, and I am pleased to respond.

I have read your proposal and appreciate the thought and effort you have given this matter. However, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) has no jurisdiction over individual state and local curricula. Curriculum development and course content are solely the

responsibility of state and local education officials. Therefore, you may wish to bring your suggestion to the attention of state and local school officials. You can reach your state department of education at:

Michigan Department of Education

608 West Allegan Street

P.O. Box 30008

Lansing, MI 48909

Phone: (833) 633-5788

Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mde/

Thank you for your commitment to public education. I wish you much success in your endeavors.

Sincerely,

The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

U.S. Department of Education

www.ed.gov

The Department of Education's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.