American Center for
Transforming Education

The mission of Discovery Institute’s American Center for Transforming Education is to work with state government policymakers, parents, educators, business leaders, and other education stakeholders to transform our nation’s education system. We advocate for policies that empower parents, promote innovation, and equip students with the skills, knowledge, and character necessary to thrive as citizens in their communities and as contributors to our increasingly competitive economy. ⋮ Read More.

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Historic Advancement of Education Freedom

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September 30, 2026
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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 short video featuring Dr. Ingraham. Click HERE to watch the video or click on the image below: Fast forward eight months and incredible progress has been made. In March, Dr. Ingraham wrote, “The department has overhauled operations — cutting nearly half its staff, reducing administrative layers, and consolidating offices. Grants have been streamlined, …

Returning Education to the States: Keri D. Ingraham Offers Insight on The Carrie Abbott Show

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September 24, 2026
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Keri D. Ingraham appeared on The Carrie Abbott Show on September 17 to discuss the education progress underway at the federal level. Dr. Ingraham offers insight into the various ways the Trump Administration and the U.S. Department of Education under Secretary McMahon are returning education to the states and expanding education freedom nationwide. Listen to Keri D. Ingraham on The Carrie Abbott Show …

Keri D. Ingraham Talks the Classical Learning Test on the Drive Home with Dr. Greg Seltz

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September 23, 2026
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Keri D. Ingraham appeared on The Drive Home with Dr. Greg Seltz on September 17 to discuss the Classical Learning Test (CLT). The CLT was founded in 2015 as an alternative to the SAT and ACT amid growing concerns about the quality of traditional college entrance exams. Dr. Ingraham explains why competition and college admissions testing are valuable. Listen to Dr. Ingraham on The Drive Home with Dr. Greg Seltz (begins at 31:35) Read Dr. Ingraham’s article, “Move Over, SAT and ACT. There’s a Better Test.“ …

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

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September 21, 2026
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With some American colleges charging $100,000 a year, families are right to ask a basic question: What are we actually getting for that 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. For too long, America has treated a four-year college degree as the default next step after high school. It shouldn’t be. Some students will thrive at a four-year university, while others will be better served by a community …

Keri D. Ingraham to Speak on Vocational Education at COSM 2026: Reality Check

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September 18, 2026
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Discovery Institute Senior Fellow and Director of the American Center for Transforming Education Keri D. Ingraham will be speaking at Discovery Institute’s annual COSM Technology Summit this November in Scottsdale, Arizona. The conference is a three-day premier national summit on the technologies remaking the world as we know it. Spearheaded by technology futurist George Gilder, COSM gathers together industry and thought leaders to discuss and debate the present and future of up-and-coming technologies and to defend human purpose, creativity, and innovation. The title of Dr. Ingraham’s talk is “Adapt and Compete: The Return of Vocational Education.” Other speakers will include Inventor of Ethernet and Turing Award Winner Bob Metcalfe, former …

Keri D. Ingraham Receives Presidential Commission Appointment

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September 15, 2026
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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.

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Historic Advancement of Education Freedom

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September 30, 2026
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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 short video featuring Dr. Ingraham. Fast forward eight months and incredible progress has been made. In March, Dr. Ingraham wrote, “The department has overhauled operations — cutting nearly half its staff, reducing administrative layers, and consolidating offices. Grants have been streamlined, programs merged, reporting reduced, and oversight of the $1.6 …

Why More Families Are Rethinking Four-Year College: Keri D. Ingraham on Newsmax

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September 15, 2026
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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 academic excellence, not based on their skin color,” said Ingraham. …

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

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September 3, 2026
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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 ends. …

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Returning Education to the States: Keri D. Ingraham Offers Insight on The Carrie Abbott Show

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September 24, 2026
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Keri D. Ingraham Talks the Classical Learning Test on the Drive Home with Dr. Greg Seltz

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September 23, 2026
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Keri D. Ingraham Discusses Returning Education to the States on The Drive Home with Dr. Greg Seltz

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July 2, 2026
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Keri D. Ingraham appeared on The Drive Home with Dr. Greg Seltz to discuss the new interagency agreements at the U.S. Department of Education that are returning power to the states. Dr. Ingraham also spoke about the dangers of woke worldviews in the classroom, the Department of Education’s failure to equip children for their futures, why it’s important to return to teaching the basics in education rather than political activism, and much more. Listen to the Full Episode …

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