American Center for
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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 Education Freedom Is Happening and It Is Worthy of a Celebration!

American Center for Transforming Education
October 3, 2024
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Last week, Discovery Institute welcomed guests from across the Pacific Northwest to Mercer Island for a special event hosted by the American Center for Transforming Education. The event focused on the historic education freedom that has taken place over the past four years. It was an informative evening marked by a joyous celebration with a packed room of attendees.

Dr. Keri D. Ingraham Discusses Education Freedom on The Bill Walton Show

American Center for Transforming Education
September 30, 2024
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Keri D. Ingraham appeared on The Bill Walton Show to discuss the booming education freedom movement. Together, Ingraham and Walton explore the history of public education and its roots in progressivism, how public education is failing to teach students basic skills, the ways critical race theory has infiltrated the classroom, the explosion of classical education, and much more. Watch the Full …

The Majority of Kids Would Outgrow Gender Disorders if They Don’t Transition

Keri D. Ingraham
September 9, 2024
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On August 26, a federal appeals court ruled 2-1, allowing Florida the ability to enforce a ban on puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and sex reassignment surgeries on minor-age children. The May 2023 law had previously been deemed unconstitutional in June 2024 by a federal district court. Gov. Ron DeSantis’s administration appealed the ruling, which has now resulted in victory.

Smartphones Are Killing Kids’ Ability to Concentrate

Keri D. Ingraham and Peter Biles
September 6, 2024
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With K-12 schools back in session across the nation, millions of students are adjusting to a new learning environment — a cellphone-free classroom or, in some cases, a phone-free school day. Lawmakers in several states are pushing for such restrictions.

Democrats Are Pro-Choice — But Not When It Comes to Schools

Keri D. Ingraham
August 26, 2024
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Clearly, the Democratic Party is all about the right to choose — to be clear, to choose an abortion that ends the life of an unborn child. However, when it comes to the right for parents to choose K-12 education for a child, that is not a freedom the party's leaders care about — even those who attended a private school themselves or sent their children to a private school.

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Keri D. Ingraham Discusses Education Freedom on The Bill Walton Show

American Center for Transforming Education
September 27, 2024
Keri D. Ingraham appeared on The Bill Walton Show to discuss the booming education freedom movement. Together, Ingraham and Walton explore the history of public education and its roots in progressivism, how public education is failing to teach students basic skills, the ways critical race theory has infiltrated the classroom, the explosion of classical education, and much … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN46ydrn62A&list=PLtjjSgnG984O9cZ9Q6guDob2mqHYtgx5H

Dr. Keri D. Ingraham Discusses Indoctrination in K-12 Public Education with Jesse Kelly

American Center for Transforming Education
June 26, 2024
On the Jesse Kelly Show, Dr. Keri D. Ingraham explains how bureaucrats and teachers’ unions influence how and what children think, why teaching between right and wrong in the classroom is important, and the exciting advancement in school choice legislation across the … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1jErseRhBw&start=1513

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Dr. Keri D. Ingraham Discusses Public Education’s Monopoly on the American Mind on the Problematic Women Podcast

American Center for Transforming Education
June 21, 2024
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Kristen Eichamer and Crystal Bonham interview Dr. Keri D. Ingraham on the Problematic Women Podcast. Together, they discuss how K-12 public education has a monopoly on the American mind, the economic consequences of COVID school shutdowns, protecting the original intent of Title IX, and the amendment currently before Congress that would require that women register for the draft.

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