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Is School Choice a Threat to Freedom? Keri D. Ingraham Addresses a Common Objection on Unmasking Government Schools Podcast

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October 15, 2026
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Keri D. Ingraham appeared on the Unmasking Government Schools Podcast on October 6 to discuss education freedom, the growth of alternative education options to traditional public schools, and the progress occurring at the federal level under the leadership of U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. Dr. Ingraham explains how school choice creates more opportunities for students to succeed. …

Historic Advancement of Education Freedom

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September 30, 2026
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In January, Discovery Institute Senior Fellow and American Center for Transforming Education Director Keri D. Ingraham participated in the important School Choice Roundtable at the White House during National School Choice Week. That event marked one of many in which the White House has recognized Ingraham’s significant contributions toward advancing education freedom. Following the event, the White House released a short video featuring Dr. Ingraham. Fast forward eight months and incredible progress has been made. In March, Dr. Ingraham wrote, “The department has overhauled operations — cutting nearly half its staff, reducing administrative layers, and consolidating offices. Grants have been streamlined, programs merged, reporting reduced, and oversight of the $1.6 …

Why More Families Are Rethinking Four-Year College: Keri D. Ingraham on Newsmax

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September 15, 2026
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Keri D. Ingraham appeared on Newsmax on Monday, September 14, to explain why more families are considering alternatives to a four-year college degree for their kids. Dr. Ingraham also discussed the Trump Administration’s efforts to cut out DEI programs from the U.S. Department of Education and to improve learning outcomes nationwide. “Students need to be rewarded for their merit, for academic excellence, not based on their skin color,” said Ingraham. …

Keri D. Ingraham Encourages Parents in New School Year on Tiffany Meier Tonight

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September 3, 2026
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Keri D. Ingraham joined the Tiffany Meier Tonight show on NTD News on September 2 to encourage parents to take an active role in their children’s education and offer practical recommendations for staying engaged throughout the school year. Ingraham emphasized that parents know and love their children best and will remain their most important advocates long after the school year ends. …

Keri D. Ingraham Talks the Return of Education to the States on Newsmax

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August 27, 2026
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Keri D. Ingraham appeared on Newsmax to discuss the continued advancement of school choice under the Trump Administration. Ingraham addresses the 45-year failure of the U.S. Department of Education and why returning education to the states is crucial for the improvement of academic outcomes. She also explains the exciting new Education Freedom Tax Credit and how Americans can contribute to a scholarship-granting organization to help children and, in turn, receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit up to $1,700 a year. This interview followed Ingraham’s participation in Monday’s “Back to School and Education Freedom Event” at the White House. …

Keri D. Ingraham Discusses Participating in White House Back-to-School Event on One America News

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August 26, 2026
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Keri D. Ingraham joined White House Correspondent Daniel Baldwin on One America News on Tuesday to discuss her participation in President Trump’s “Back to School and Education Freedom Event” at the White House on August 24. Ingraham explained how the Education Freedom Tax Credit works, the federal government’s ongoing efforts to return education to the states and empower parents, and the importance of restoring academic excellence in K-12 education. …

Keri D. Ingraham Talks Free Enterprise on NTD Evening News

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August 3, 2026
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Keri D. Ingraham appeared on NTD Evening News on August 2 to discuss the rising monopoly of the American mind. Ingraham explained that school choice is needed to counteract the widespread promotion of socialism and communism in public schools. She went on to explain why capitalism and free markets are superior, given the examples throughout history of human flourishing under systems that allow for individual freedom rather than top-down control. …

Keri D. Ingraham Discusses the Education Freedom Landscape in America on Futures Edge

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June 23, 2026
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Keri D. Ingraham appeared on Futures Edge on June 22 to discuss the landscape of education freedom in America today. She and host Jim Iuorio discussed the Trump Administration’s progress in dismantling the Department of Education and why it was created under President Jimmy Carter. They also explore alternatives to public school and four-year colleges that can set students on paths toward a successful future. …

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 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. …

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. …

Keri D. Ingraham Discusses Shrinking the Department of Education on The Tony Kinnett Cast

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March 23, 2026
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Keri D. Ingraham appeared on The Tony Kinnett Cast to discuss how the Trump administration has shrunk the Department of Education, returning authority to states and to parents. Dr. Ingraham explained how removing red tape, funding programs such as charter schools, and creating interagency partnerships have reduced federal bureaucracy and improved education opportunities for children nationwide. …

COSM Session: Educating the Tech Workforce

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February 19, 2026
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COSM, a technology summit held in Scottsdale, included an important main stage session with Discovery Institute Senior Fellow and Director of the American Center for Transforming Education Keri D. Ingraham, former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, and Founder of Love Your School and school choice advocate Jenny Clark. …

Keri D. Ingraham Talks Education Innovation on the Futures Edge Show

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November 25, 2025
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On Monday, November 24, Keri D. Ingraham appeared live with Jim Iuorio and Bobby Iaccino on their Futures Edge Show. Together, they first discussed last week’s major announcement that the Department of Education would be delegating various responsibilities to other federal departments. They then delved into the reforms required to incentivize teachers to excel in their field, the strengths of industry-specific high schools and microschools, how Indiana is reforming education, the role of AI in education, and more. …

Keri D. Ingraham Talks AI in Education on NTD News

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September 8, 2025
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After visiting the White House to attend the White House Task Force Meeting on Artificial Intelligence Education, Keri D. Ingraham appeared on NTD News to discuss artificial intelligence in education with host Jack Bradley. Ingraham argues that literacy and critical thinking are essential for teaching students to utilize artificial intelligence properly. Ingraham also discusses the strengths of industry-specific high schools and the Trump administration’s plans to defund schools that allow males in female sports. …

Keri D. Ingraham Discusses High-Quality Industry-Specific Education on The Tony Kinnett Cast

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August 8, 2025
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Keri D. Ingraham joined The Daily Signal’s Tony Kinnett Cast to discuss the advantages of industry-specific high schools. She noted the rising number of parents who are rethinking the traditional college path, pointing out that many degrees fail to prepare students for the jobs they ultimately pursue — and that a growing number of employers are dropping bachelor’s degree requirements altogether. Dr. Ingraham also spotlighted the West Michigan Aviation Academy as a standout example of how high schools can successfully equip students with practical, career-ready skills. …

Keri D. Ingraham Talks Modernizing Education on That Kevin Show

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August 6, 2025
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Keri D. Ingraham appeared on That Kevin Show to discuss modernizing education. Ingraham addressed the necessity for reinventing high school for current workforce realities, how one-size-fits-all education is a disservice to our students, and the great example of West Michigan Aviation Academy. …

Keri D. Ingraham Gives Hope to WA State Parents on [un]Divided with Brandi Kruse

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June 25, 2025
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Keri D. Ingraham was recently on ‪Brandi Kruse’s Sundays with Subscribers to discuss education freedom. In this clip, Ingraham provides hope to Washington State parents who lack the school choice benefits many other parents across the country are enjoying. To Watch the Full Video, Subscribe to Brandi Kruse’s Patreon …

Keri D. Ingraham Discusses Texas Higher Education Bill on NTD News

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June 5, 2025
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The Texas legislature has passed a bill giving the governing boards of Texas public universities more oversight responsibilities. Keri D. Ingraham defends this move on NTD Newsroom as a good step toward ensuring that higher education, funded with taxpayer money, is preparing students for the future. …

Keri D. Ingraham Talks All Things Education on The Sam Sorbo Show

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May 27, 2025
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Sam Sorbo interviewed Keri D. Ingraham on her show recently. The conversation touched on returning education to the states, parental involvement in education, the driving notion of ‘equity’ in education, student motivation, misplaced priorities in schools, teachers exiting the public education system, microschools, hybrid schools, home education, government control, free markets, education freedom, and more. The interview concludes with Sorbo asking Ingraham about her educational background, what advice she would give her younger self, and the most urgent cultural shift needed. …

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 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! …

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. …

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. …

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

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March 22, 2025
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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. …

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