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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Keri D. Ingraham Talks About Education Freedom with Dr. Johann D’Souza

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May 23, 2025
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School Choice}

Keri D. Ingraham appeared on the Virtuous Leaders Podcast with Dr. Johann D’Souza to discuss education freedom and its incredible progress across the nation. They cover Keri’s visit to the White House, how Linda McMahon is performing as the Secretary of Education, Keri’s career journey from teaching to public policy, debunking the myth that education vouchers will result in increased government regulations, and much more! …

Students in Unsafe Schools Must Have Another Option

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May 15, 2025
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The Trump Administration continues to take decisive action to address the national K-12 public education crisis, ensuring a change of course from the dire status quo. The latest action occurred on May 7th when the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education sent a letter to all state education chiefs, which opened by stating: “Parents should never worry about their child’s safety at school.” Continuing the letter read: “All children deserve to attend a safe school in which they can focus on mastering the literacy, mathematics, and other skills necessary for success in school and beyond.” Yet, violence has become commonplace in American public schools. For example, during the 2021-2022 school year, schools reported …

Keri D. Ingraham Talks Education Reform on Wake Up Missouri Radio

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May 8, 2025
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Education Policy}

In April, Keri D. Ingraham appeared on Wake Up Missouri, hosted by Randy Tobler. Together, they discuss the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, the transition of student loans to the Small Business Administration, reforming teacher pay, and the impressive progress of school choice. …

Education Freedom in Our Country

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April 28, 2025
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Education Policy}

On April 16, Discovery Institute Senior Fellow and American Center for Transforming Education Director Keri D. Ingraham delivered a 45-minute speech at a Women of Washington dinner event. The speech was followed by a time for questions and answers. Approximately a hundred people attended the special event held in Bellevue, Washington. Discovery Institute Board Member Dick Greiling, Keri D. Ingraham, & Kris Greiling at the dinner event The following is an excerpt from Ingraham’s speech: As President Ronald Reagan famously said in his March 30, 1961, speech: Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it on to our children in the bloodstream. The only way they can inherit the freedom we have known is if we fight for it, protect it, …

Delivering Real Results

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April 25, 2025
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Education Policy}

There is tremendous joy in witnessing the exponential return on investment as it changes the trajectory of countless children’s lives.

If I Ran Admissions at an Elite School

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April 24, 2025
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Higher Education}

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from the essay, “Making Admissions to Elite Colleges Fair.” The full essay can be accessed here. If by some quirk of fate I should have complete control over how admissions at an elite school get decided, what would I do? It’s the old hypothetical of if I were king or dictator or grand poobah. Hypotheticals like this often have no traction with reality. But bear with my proposal for running admissions at an elite school. Once the proposal is on the table, we can turn to its practicability — whether it stands any chance of actually being implemented. My goal in changing admissions at elite schools is to make them fair. Right now they are unfair, privileging students who’ve had every opportunity to build their …

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Keri D. Ingraham Talks About Education Freedom with Dr. Johann D’Souza

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May 23, 2025
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Keri D. Ingraham Discusses Federal Student Loans on NTD News

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April 23, 2025
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Keri D. Ingraham appeared on NTD News Today on Tuesday, April 22, to discuss the U.S. Department of Education’s announcement that collections of defaulted federal student loans would resume on May 5. Ingraham outlined the Biden administration’s unlawful actions to cancel student loans and defended the Trump administration’s return to enforcing repayment of student loans. “The goal is to help people be free from debt while not pushing that onto those who chose not to go to college,” said Ingraham. … https://www.youtube.com/live/ZlliDaeF-9A?si=eBl8w3oTJpQZMydk&t=8302

Keri D. Ingraham Defends Dismantling the Department of Education on NTD News

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April 9, 2025
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Keri D. Ingraham appeared on NTD News on April 8, 2025, to discuss the continued changes to the Department of Education. Dr. Ingraham debated Educate President and former teacher Stacey Schultz on concerns about the transfer of student loans to the Small Business Administration, whether the dismantling of the Department of Education will benefit educators, and how education can be improved nationally. … https://www.youtube.com/live/QwdBszFvx0c?si=3A33QI82GFK8pj0S&t=7758

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Keri D. Ingraham Talks Education Reform on Wake Up Missouri Radio

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May 8, 2025
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Education Policy}

Keri D. Ingraham Talks to CBN News About Empowering Parents in K-12 Education

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March 11, 2025
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School Choice}

Keri D. Ingraham appeared on the CBN News Quick Start Podcast to discuss the Trump administration’s overhaul of the U.S. Department of Education. She covered the origins of the U.S. Department of Education, the recent results of the Nation’s Report Card, and how school choice empowers parents and improves learning for all students. …

Keri D. Ingraham Discusses School Choice Victories with Carrie Abbott

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February 6, 2025
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Keri D. Ingraham appeared on the Carrie Abbott Show to discuss the historic K-12 education reform victories that have happened over the past couple of weeks. Learn about the executive orders that have been issued to expand school choice, ban gender ideology and DEI, protect parental rights, and more! Click HERE to listen to this important conversation. …

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