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NAEP Scores Signal Urgent Need for Change in American Education
The National Center for Education Statistics just released the latest data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), and the scores continue to paint a sobering picture of…
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Improving Higher Education Through Accreditation Reform
Protecting free speech and improving higher education are major priorities for the states and the federal government in 2025. In April, President Trump signed an executive order to improve higher…
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State Legislators of the Month, July 2025: Indiana Speaker Todd Huston, Sen. Jim Buck, Sen. Linda Rogers, and Rep. Heath VanNatter
We are honored to recognize Indiana Speaker Todd Huston, Sen. Jim Buck, Sen. Linda Rogers, and Rep. Heath VanNatter as our July 2025 State Legislators of the Month. Each of…
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Secretary Linda McMahon Charts a Course for the Future of Education at 2025 ALEC Annual Meeting
At the 52nd Annual Meeting of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), Secretary of Education Linda McMahon delivered an encouraging address outlining her forward-thinking approach to reshaping the future of…
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American Legislative Exchange Council Hosts Education Secretary: ALEC in The Center Square
At ALEC’s 52nd Annual Meeting, The Center Square’s Esther Wickham spotlighted a fireside chat between Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson on the future…
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West Virginia Education Freedom & New Election Reforms: ALEC National Chair Patricia Rucker on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Appearing on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC National Chair and West Virginia State Sen. Patricia Rucker discussed the upcoming ALEC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, her efforts to promote…
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How State Policy Is Reshaping America’s Future: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Appearing on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams discussed the latest edition of the ALEC States That Work labor report, breaking down the rankings…
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ALEC Policy Champions Expand Education Freedom in the Granite State
New Hampshire has become the 17th state to adopt universal Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs), a transformative milestone made possible by the bold leadership of Sen. Victoria Sullivan, Rep. Valerie…
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ALEC Policy Champions Deliver Universal Education Freedom to Texas
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is thrilled to recognize Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Speaker Dustin Burrows, Sen. Brandon Creighton, and House Education Committee Chairman Brad…
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Texas Empowers Parents With Education Savings Accounts: Andrew Handel on Voice of Reason
The recent passage of the largest school savings account program in Texas, would allow parents to direct state funds for approved educational expenses. Andrew Handel, ALEC Education…
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ALEC Policy Champions Expand Virtual Learning in Texas
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) proudly recognizes Texas Sen. Paul Bettencourt and Rep. Keith Bell for their leadership in passing SB 569, a major piece of legislation that…
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President Trump’s First 100 Days, Federal Tax Reform, and Education Freedom: Lee Schalk on OAN Weekly Briefing
ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk appeared on One America News Network’s Weekly Briefing with John Hines to discuss President Trump’s first 100 days, federal tax reform efforts,…
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ALEC Policy Champion Protects Free Speech and Restores Academic Excellence on Ohio Campuses
ALEC is thrilled to recognize Ohio State Sen. Jerry Cirino as our latest Policy Champion, thanks to his work in leading the Advance Ohio Education Act to passage. This…
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Tax Battles, School Choice, and Economic Freedom: ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson on Moore Money
Appearing on Moore Money with economist Stephen Moore and tax reform advocate Grover Norquist, ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson shared state-led economic reform wins and…
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Texas Launches Nation’s Largest Universal Education Savings Account Program: Lisa B. Nelson in The Daily Caller
ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson was featured in a piece by Mariane Angela in The Daily…
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White House Issues New Executive Orders on K-12, Higher Education, and Workforce Development
This week, President Trump signed a series of executive orders (EOs) addressing numerous aspects of K-12 and higher education. The new EOs cover the role of artificial intelligence in education,…
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A Historic Moment in Education Reform: Andrew Handel on Voice of Reason
In a move described as “historic” by state policy leaders, the Trump administration has accelerated its efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and return control to the states.
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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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How States Should Manage Education: Andrew Handel on NewsTalk STL
Andrew Handel, ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director, recently discussed the Trump Administration’s executive to dissolve the Department of Education with…
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Returning Education Policy And Funding To The States: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
Last week, President Donald Trump signed a historic Executive Order instructing the Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, to shift the funding of the United States Department of…