Archives: Education / Articles
Archives: Education / Articles
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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,…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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,…
-
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.
-
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,…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Restoring Decision-Making Power Over America’s Schools To The States: ALEC In The News Roundup
Arlington, VA—On March 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, signaling a dramatic shift in federal education policy. In this new…