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The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) on Wednesday launched the America 250 Civics Coalition, partnering with more than 40 conservative groups to design civics programming tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) on Wednesday launched the America 250 Civics Coalition, partnering with more than 40 conservative groups to design civics programming tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

“On the 238th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution, we’re reminded that freedom depends on citizens who know their rights," Education Secretary Linda McMahon said, announcing "patriotic education" as her fifth supplemental priority for competitive grants.

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“On the 238th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution, we’re reminded that freedom depends on citizens who know their rights," Education Secretary Linda McMahon said, announcing "patriotic education" as her fifth supplemental priority for competitive grants.

The new coalition will be overseen by the Education Department and led by the America First Policy Institute, with members including Turning Point USA, the Heritage Foundation and PragerU.

The new coalition will be overseen by the Education Department and led by the America First Policy Institute, with members including Turning Point USA, the Heritage Foundation and PragerU.

The initiative will include a 50-state speaking tour on college campuses, student competitions and teacher summits, with programming to be rolled out over the next 12 months according to department officials.

The initiative will include a 50-state speaking tour on college campuses, student competitions and teacher summits, with programming to be rolled out over the next 12 months according to department officials.

The Education Department will award grants to promote civic education that teaches American history, values and geography with what officials describe as an "unbiased approach" to the nation's founding principles.

The Education Department will award grants to promote civic education that teaches American history, values and geography with what officials describe as an "unbiased approach" to the nation's founding principles.

Federal law prohibits the government from exercising any direction, supervision or control over school curriculum, though the department can influence education through grant competitions and funding priorities.</span

Federal law prohibits the government from exercising any direction, supervision or control over school curriculum, though the department can influence education through grant competitions and funding priorities.

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Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced patriotic education as her fifth supplemental priority for discretionary grants, describing it as teaching that emphasizes a unifying and uplifting portrayal of founding ideals.</span

Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced patriotic education as her fifth supplemental priority for discretionary grants, describing it as teaching that emphasizes a unifying and uplifting portrayal of founding ideals.

The America 250 Civics Education Coalition will be overseen by the Education Department and led by the America First Policy Institute, including groups like Turning Point USA, Heritage Foundation and Hillsdale College.</span

The America 250 Civics Education Coalition will be overseen by the Education Department and led by the America First Policy Institute, including groups like Turning Point USA, Heritage Foundation and Hillsdale College.

The initiative will include a 50-state speaking tour on college campuses, student competitions and teacher summits, with programming to be rolled out over the next 12 months according to department officials.</span

The Education Department will award grants to promote civic education that teaches American history, values and geography with what officials describe as an unbiased approach to founding principles.</span

The Education Department will award grants to promote civic education that teaches American history, values and geography with what officials describe as an unbiased approach to founding principles.

This administration is weaponizing education funding to push a sanitized version of American history that ignores systemic injustices and difficult truths. By partnering exclusively with conservative groups and political allies, the government risks transforming classrooms into propaganda platforms that present a selective narrative designed to serve partisan political goals rather than comprehensive historical understanding.

This administration is weaponizing education funding to push a sanitized version of American history that ignores systemic injustices and difficult truths. By partnering exclusively with conservative groups and political allies, the government risks transforming classrooms into propaganda platforms that present a selective narrative designed to serve partisan political goals rather than comprehensive historical understanding.

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America's students deserve education that celebrates the exceptional principles and achievements that built this great nation. Schools have been infected with divisive ideologies that teach children to be ashamed of their country rather than proud of its founding ideals and remarkable progress toward equality. This patriotic education initiative will restore proper civic knowledge and inspire the next generation to understand America's unique role in advancing liberty and justice throughout history.

America's students deserve education that celebrates the exceptional principles and achievements that built this great nation. Schools have been infected with divisive ideologies that teach children to be ashamed of their country rather than proud of its founding ideals and remarkable progress toward equality. This patriotic education initiative will restore proper civic knowledge and inspire the next generation to understand America's unique role in advancing liberty and justice throughout history.

This administration is weaponizing education funding to push a sanitized version of American history that ignores systemic injustices and difficult truths. By partnering exclusively with conservative groups and political allies like Turning Point USA and the Heritage Foundation, the government risks transforming classrooms into propaganda platforms that present a selective narrative designed to serve partisan political goals rather than comprehensive historical understanding.

This administration is weaponizing education funding to push a sanitized version of American history that ignores systemic injustices and difficult truths. By partnering exclusively with conservative groups and political allies like Turning Point USA and the Heritage Foundation, the government risks transforming classrooms into propaganda platforms that present a selective narrative designed to serve partisan political goals rather than comprehensive historical understanding.

There's a 9% chance that the United States will disband the Department of Education through an act of Congress before 2027, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 9% chance that the United States will disband the Department of Education through an act of Congress before 2027, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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DOE Launches America 250 Civics Coalition, Sets ‘Patriotic Education’ Grant Priority

DOE Launches America 250 Civics Coalition, Sets ‘Patriotic Education’ Grant Priority

DOE Launches America 250 Civics Coalition, Sets ‘Patriotic Education’ Grant Priority

TrumpDOE Admin Launches 'America 250 Civics Coalition, Sets ‘Patriotic Education'’ Grant InitiativePriority

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DOE Launches America 250 Civics Coalition, Sets ‘Patriotic Education’ Grant Priority

TrumpDOE Admin Launches 'America 250 Civics Coalition, Sets ‘Patriotic Education'’ Grant InitiativePriority

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Wells

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Stoltmann

Cohen

Ramaswamy

Party

Trump

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