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, allow for 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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Education: A Republican Opportunity

In the 1960s and 1970s, two major pieces of federal law began the dismantling of American education. The first was allowing government employees to join unions, and the second was the creation of the federal Department of Education. Republicans should reverse these laws, which have proven detrimental to the efficient and effective functioning of both our K-12 and university systems. 

If Your Kid Can’t Read This, Thank a Teachers Union

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Policy Focus: Education Savings Accounts

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Dr. Keri Ingraham Interviewed on Fox News at Night with Trace Gallagher

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Defending Parental Rights on Fox News’ Lawrence Jones Cross Country Show

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‘Public’ Schools That Aren’t Public

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