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 Dismantling the Department of Education on The Andy Caldwell Show

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June 5, 2026
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On May 28, Keri D. Ingraham appeared on The Andy Caldwell Show with guest host Dave Cross. Ingraham explains how the Department of Education is reducing its federal footprint. Ingraham dispels the fearmongering tactics of teachers unions and government officials and highlights how the major reforms happening in the Department of Education are incentivizing states to modernize their education systems. Listen to Part 1 Here In part two, Ingraham explores how the push for phonics-based literacy instruction in states like Mississippi is producing better academic outcomes and forging the way for other states to do the same. School choice is empowering parents to ensure their child gets an academically rigorous education. Listen to Part 2 Here …

Keri D. Ingraham Discusses Usha Vance’s 2nd Annual Summer Reading Challenge on Tiffany Meier Tonight

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June 3, 2026
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On June 2, Keri D. Ingraham appeared on the Tiffany Meier Tonight show. Ingraham discussed Usha Vance unveiling her 2nd annual summer reading challenge for children in grades K-8. Children who complete the challenge receive a digital certificate, a personalized letter, and an America-250th themed bookmark, plus a chance to win a trip to the Nation’s Capital and the White House. Ingraham also shared how parents can instill a love of reading in their children by making it a priority in the home. …

Keri D. Ingraham Talks Accountability in Education on That Kevin Show

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May 29, 2026
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Keri D. Ingraham recently appeared on Kevin McCullough’s That Kevin Show Podcast as well as his television show. On Kevin McCullough’s television broadcast she discussed the Education Freedom Tax Credit. Ingraham explained how taxpayers can contribute to a scholarship granting organization and receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit up to $1,700 per year. She discussed which states have already opted into the program. The conversation also touched parental concern and dissatisfaction with public education. Watch Keri D. Ingraham’s Appearance on That Kevin Show On That Kevin Show Podcast, Ingraham talked about accountability in the education system. She addressed progress on dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, how school choice improves …

Center for Appalachian Renewal Launches to Transform Education & Create Opportunity

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May 28, 2026
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Vice President JD Vance’s remarkable journey from a trauma-filled childhood to holding the second-highest office in the country is a clear depiction of the American Dream. It is also a powerful reminder that education and opportunity can fundamentally change the trajectory of a person’s life. It’s been 10 years since Vance published “Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis,” publicly sharing the horrors of his childhood and how he was able to rise above them through his military experience and higher education. The book quickly became a #1 New York Times bestseller. Then, in July 2024, the book once again drew tremendous interest when President Trump selected Vance as running mate for his 2024 reelectioncampaign. In a 2017 interview, Vance acknowledged …

A Year of White House Invitations

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May 22, 2026
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Recently, Discovery Institute Senior Fellow and American Center for Transforming Education Director, Keri D. Ingraham, returned to the White House. ❤️🤍💙Incredibly grateful for @WhiteHouse invitations and opportunities to advance education freedom in America🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/H4OXECnZ0u— Keri D. Ingraham (@KeriDIngraham) May 12, 2026 In recognition of her education work, Ingraham has received a dozen invitations over the past year. The first invitation came in March of 2025 from President Trump to attend the “Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities” executive order signing ceremony in the East Room of the White House. It was a special day that provided her with the opportunity to speak individually with nine governors …

The Missing Ingredient in Education Is Meaningful Choice

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May 20, 2026
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Roughly $800 billion is spent annually on K-12 education, yet the National Assessment of Educational Progress results indicate that, on average, seven out of 10 public school students score below grade-level proficiency in reading and math. As I wrote in my article last month in The Daily Wire, when it comes to the pitiful student learning results in education, “The missing ingredient is not money — it’s meaningful choice.” Parents have been trapped by the government-run, teacher-union controlled K-12 public education monopoly. While federal spending accounts for only roughly 10% of overall education spending, it controls perhaps 90% of the rules and regulations. This federal bureaucracy significantly hinders the ability of states to innovate. Thankfully, for …

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Keri D. Ingraham Discusses Usha Vance’s 2nd Annual Summer Reading Challenge on Tiffany Meier Tonight

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June 3, 2026
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Keri D. Ingraham Talks the New Education Freedom Tax Credit on That Kevin Show

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May 29, 2026
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Keri D. Ingraham appeared on That Kevin Show with Kevin McCullough to discuss the new Education Freedom Tax Credit. Dr. Ingraham explained how taxpayers can contribute to school choice and benefit from this new tax credit and how states across the country are opting in to the program. She also discussed how poor student learning outcomes in public education are inspiring parents to seek out other options. Watch Dr. Ingraham’s Appearance on That Kevin Show …

Keri D. Ingraham Discusses Reducing K-12 Bureaucracy with Ginny Gentles

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April 23, 2026
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On April 23, Keri D. Ingraham appeared on Freedom to Learn with Ginny Gentles, a podcast of the Defense of Freedom Institute. Dr. Ingraham discussed the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education and why downsizing the federal bureaucracy will improve learning outcomes for students. She also shattered school choice myths, exposed why the teachers unions unravel over the loss of bureaucratic control, and explained how the first in our nation’s history federal tax credit scholarship program will work. …

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Keri D. Ingraham Talks Dismantling the Department of Education on The Andy Caldwell Show

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June 5, 2026
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Keri D. Ingraham Talks Accountability in Education on That Kevin Show

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May 29, 2026
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Why School Choice Is Important: Keri D. Ingraham on Pioneer Institute’s The Learning Curve

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April 15, 2026
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On April 15, Keri D. Ingraham appeared on the Pioneer Institute’s education podcast, The Learning Curve, co-hosted by Professor Albert Cheng and Walter Blanks. Dr. Ingraham explains why she is passionate about giving kids school choice, the dismal state of public education in the United States, the importance of choice in education, how school choice improves learning outcomes even at public schools, and more. Listen to the Full Episode Here …

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