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American Center for Transforming Education

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The Education Freedom Tax Credit: A Historic Win for American Families

Every child deserves access to a quality education, regardless of family income or zip code. This landmark legislation, signed into law, brings our country a significant step closer to making education freedom a reality for millions more American families. Read More ›
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Is School Choice a Threat to Freedom? Keri D. Ingraham Addresses a Common Objection on Unmasking Government Schools Podcast

Keri D. Ingraham appeared on the Unmasking Government Schools Podcast on October 6 to discuss education freedom, the growth of alternative education options to traditional public schools, and the progress occurring at the federal level under the leadership of U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. Dr. Ingraham explains how school choice creates more opportunities for students to succeed.

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Historic Advancement of Education Freedom

In January, Discovery Institute Senior Fellow and American Center for Transforming Education Director Keri D. Ingraham participated in the important School Choice Roundtable at the White House during National School Choice Week. That event marked one of many in which the White House has recognized Ingraham’s significant contributions toward advancing education freedom. Following the event, the White House released a Read More ›

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Is a Four-Year College Degree Still Worth the Price?

A college degree can be tremendously valuable, but a prestigious name and an astronomical price tag do not guarantee a strong education, a meaningful career, or a successful future. Parents and students should look beyond rankings and historic reputation and ask about graduation rates, career outcomes, debt, and return on investment. The goal is not simply to get a degree. The goal is to be prepared to succeed. Read More ›
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Keri D. Ingraham Receives Presidential Commission Appointment

President Donald Trump has appointed Discovery Institute Senior Fellow and American Center for Transforming Education Director Keri D. Ingraham to serve on the Commission on Presidential Scholars. The Presidential appointment is a significant honor and recognizes Ingraham’s leadership and contributions to education throughout the United States. Read More ›
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Why More Families Are Rethinking Four-Year College: Keri D. Ingraham on Newsmax

Keri D. Ingraham appeared on Newsmax on Monday, September 14, to explain why more families are considering alternatives to a four-year college degree for their kids. Dr. Ingraham also discussed the Trump Administration’s efforts to cut out DEI programs from the U.S. Department of Education and to improve learning outcomes nationwide. “Students need to be rewarded for their merit, for Read More ›

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Keri D. Ingraham Encourages Parents in New School Year on Tiffany Meier Tonight

Keri D. Ingraham joined the Tiffany Meier Tonight show on NTD News on September 2 to encourage parents to take an active role in their children’s education and offer practical recommendations for staying engaged throughout the school year. Ingraham emphasized that parents know and love their children best and will remain their most important advocates long after the school year Read More ›

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Replacing Federal Overreach With Education Freedom

President Donald Trump’s recent White House “Back to School and Education Freedom Event” showcased the extraordinary progress his administration has made in just a year and a half to replace federal overreach with parental empowerment and education freedom. Read More ›
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A Hard Reset for American Education

For far too long, Washington has expanded its control over K-12 education while student learning has continued to decline. However, President Trump is changing course by returning education to the states, advancing education freedom, and restoring parents’ rightful authority over their children’s education. After decades of federal overreach, a long-overdue hard reset for American education is underway. Read More ›
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Keri D. Ingraham Talks the Return of Education to the States on Newsmax

Keri D. Ingraham appeared on Newsmax to discuss the continued advancement of school choice under the Trump Administration. Ingraham addresses the 45-year failure of the U.S. Department of Education and why returning education to the states is crucial for the improvement of academic outcomes. She also explains the exciting new Education Freedom Tax Credit and how Americans can contribute to Read More ›