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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Federal Student Loans Are Moving from the U.S. Department of Education to Small Business Administration

_{Keri D. Ingraham
April 18, 2025
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Education Policy}

It is a commonsense decision to have the Small Business Administration’s financial experts — who already manage a massive number of small loans every day — oversee the approximate $1.6 trillion of loans for 43 million borrowers instead of education policy personnel.

“Systems of Power”: CA Ethnic Studies Program Continues to Radicalize Students

_{Walter Myers III
April 16, 2025
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Indoctrination}

Controversy has reared its head again in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District (PVUSD) in California. The district recently convened a special board meeting to deliberate on its Ethnic Studies curriculum and the potential renewal of a contract with Community Responsive Education (CRE). As I reported last month, the State of California previously rejected the draft Ethnic Studies curriculum co-authored by CRE founder and director Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales, which was deemed to promote antisemitism and neo-Marxist ideology. Though the district’s multi-stage contract with CRE was canceled in 2023 amidst the controversy, Tintiangco-Cubales’s ideas live on. No wonder many are concerned that PVUSD is considering a renewed contract with CRE. The meeting made it …

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

_{American Center for Transforming Education
April 9, 2025
1
Education Policy}

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 national education can be improved. …

Fearmongering and Falsehoods Over Education Dept. Shutdown

_{Keri D. Ingraham
April 1, 2025
5
Education Policy}

Unsurprisingly, there is tremendous fearmongering marked by falsehoods from the opposition regarding President Trump’s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Public school personnel are already claiming that special education funding has been cut and that closing the department will devastate their ability to educate students. These claims are unfounded.

It’s Time for States to Reform Teacher Pay and Teacher Certification

_{Keri D. Ingraham
March 31, 2025
2
Teaching}

The Trump administration hit the ground running, reforming education in America. Most recently, President Trump signed the “Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities” executive order. The order calls for the Secretary of Education to take all steps lawful to move toward closing the U.S. Department of Education and return authority to the states. According to a press release from the Department of Education, among other things, “Teachers will be unshackled from burdensome regulations and paperwork, empowering them to get back to teaching basic subjects.” This is a vital step forward for educators nationwide. However, the teacher education reforms that are needed must not stop there. Recently, Vivek Ramaswamy penned an article for …

Attending an Executive Order Signing at the White House

_{Keri D. Ingraham
March 26, 2025
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Uncategorized}

On March 20, I was at the White House as President Trump unveiled and signed into law the “Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities” executive order. It was an incredible honor to receive this special invitation to the White House and recognition as an education freedom champion in our country from the President of the United States. While at the White House, I had the pleasure of speaking with Governors Ron DeSantis, Greg Abbott, Kim Reynolds, Bill Lee, Jeff Landry, Mike Braun, Mike DeWine, Brad Little, and Jim Pillen, among many others. It was a great day for the nation, taking an essential step in the right direction to effectively educate children, who are the future of our country. With this executive order, President Trump …

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

_{American Center for Transforming Education
April 9, 2025
Education}

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

_{American Center for Transforming Education
March 22, 2025
Education}

On March 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. Keri D. Ingraham attended the signing as a guest of the President. Afterward, she appeared on NTD News Today to discuss the executive order. She covered concerns about interruption in service to our nation’s schoolchildren, the failure of big government to improve student learning, the advantages of decentralizing education, and the future possibility of fully abolishing the Department of Education. … https://www.youtube.com/live/6cJaE4wezko?si=hBmUFnXOVyC0rKiq&t=8177

Keri D. Ingraham Appears on Newsmax to Discuss Dismantling the Department of Education

_{American Center for Transforming Education
March 22, 2025
Education}

On March 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. Keri D. Ingraham attended the signing as a guest of the President. Afterward, she appeared on Newsmax National Report to discuss the executive order. Keri responded to the “fearmongering” reactions to the executive order, spoke of the need of education returning to the states, and addressed the importance of school choice for all students. Students are back in the hands of the states, where they belong!🎓 @neerajadeshp & @KeriDIngraham joined @NEWSMAX to discuss @POTUS's executive order dismantling the Department of Education. pic.twitter.com/o6M5FfADbs— Independent Women's Forum (@IWF) March 22, 2025 …

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

_{American Center for Transforming Education
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

_{American Center for Transforming Education
February 6, 2025
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School Choice}

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. …

Keri D. Ingraham Discusses the Most Important Issues in K-12 Education on the Humanize Podcast

_{American Center for Transforming Education
October 29, 2024
1
School Choice}

Keri D. Ingraham appeared on this week’s episode of the Humanize Podcast, hosted by Wesley J. Smith. Together, they discuss the importance of education for human dignity and freedom and the problems facing American K-12 education today, including how bureaucracy is impeding student success, the indoctrination happening in the classrooms, the incredible power of teachers unions, the problems of technology, and more. Listen to this important conversation here. …

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