Category: Education
Category: Education
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Myths vs. Facts: Closing the Federal Education Bureaucracy
Last month, President Trump signed his Executive Order directing Secretary McMahon to begin the process of closing the Department of Education, returning education authority back to the states. Since then,…
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States Are Chomping At The Bit To Overhaul America’s Broken Education System: Lisa B. Nelson and Patricia Rucker in The Daily Caller
ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson and ALEC National Chair & West Virginia State Senator Patricia Rucker co-authored an op-ed in The…
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How Trump’s Executive Order Could Reshape America’s Schools: Andrew Handel on Rod & Greg
In a significant policy move, the Trump administration has announced plans to dismantle the Department of Education, shifting responsibilities to the states. ALEC Education…
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Trump’s Education Overhaul Empowers States to Lead the Way: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Arlington, VA—President Donald Trump’s executive order, signed Thursday night to dismantle the Department of Education has sparked a national conversation about the future of schooling. ALEC President and Chief Economist…
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ALEC Applauds President Trump’s Executive Order to Dissolve the Department of Education
Arlington, VA – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) announced their support today for President Trump’s Executive Order to dissolve the Department of Education. “President Trump’s bold vision to shrink the…
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Department of Education, Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, and the Economy: Jonathan Williams on One America News
In a recent interview with One America News (OAN) anchor John Hines, ALEC President Jonathan Williams shared his thoughts on the Department of Education bureaucracy, how…
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Purple Star Schools: How State Legislators Are Supporting Military-Connected Students
Legislators in Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, and New York are currently considering legislation to implement or expand Purple Star School programs in their states. These programs are designed to…
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Idaho And Wyoming Embracing Universal School Choice: Andrew Handel in American Family News
In a growing trend across the U.S., Idaho and Wyoming have become the latest states to adopt universal school choice programs, marking a significant expansion of educational…
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ALEC Policy Champions Deliver Universal Education Freedom in Wyoming
ALEC is proud to recognize Wyoming Speaker of the House Chip Nieman, Representative Ocean Andrew, and Senate President Bo Biteman as Policy Champions for their outstanding leadership in passing HB…
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Real Clear Education Highlights ALEC Impact on Education Freedom
In an article for Real Clear Education, James V. Shuls, head of K-12 Education Reform at the Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University, highlighted…
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Education Freedom Gains Momentum in America: Jonathan Williams on One America News
In a recent interview with One America News (OAN) anchor John Hines, ALEC President Jonathan Williams shared insights from a recent White House roundtable…
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ALEC Policy Champions Drive Education Freedom in Tennessee
In a landmark move that positions Tennessee as a national leader in education freedom, Governor Bill Lee has signed the Education Freedom Act into law. This milestone was accomplished…
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Education Freedom Unleashes Opportunity Across America: Andrew Handel in The Washington Times
The Washington Times recently published an OpEd by ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director Andrew Handel, highlighting the growing momentum of the…
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Education Freedom in Louisiana: Jonathan Williams with Moon Griffon
After meeting with President Trump, six sitting governors, and key stakeholders at a White House roundtable, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joined…
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Expanding Education Freedom in Alabama: Andrew Handel on FM Talk 1065 (Birmingham)
Andrew Handel, ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director, joined FM Talk 1065 with host Apryl Marie Fogel to discuss Alabama’s ranking in…
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The Latest Education Freedom Rankings: ALEC in Chalkboard News
Chalkboard News covered the release of the 2025 ALEC Index of State Education Freedom: A 50-State Guide to Parental Empowerment, examining the latest legislative…
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President Trump Expands Education Freedom with Groundbreaking Executive Order
On Wednesday, President Trump signed an Executive Order, Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families, which sets forth a bold vision aimed at empowering parents with choice in their…
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North Carolina Makes Big Gains in Education Freedom: ALEC in The Center Square
Reporter Alan Wooten wrote in his piece for The Center Square of the turnarounds being taken in North Carolina as it rose to be…
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Celebrating National School Choice Week 2025
More families than ever before are free to choose the best school for their kids. With National School Choice Week kicking off around the country, the excitement and enthusiasm from…
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ALEC Releases 2025 State Education Freedom Rankings
Arlington, VA – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is proud to release the 2025 edition of the Index of State Education Freedom: A 50-State Guide to Parental Empowerment.