US President Donald Trump has unveiled a fresh push to bring patriotic education into American schools through federal grants. This new plan, announced on Wednesday, sets a key priority for how the US Department of Education hands out funding, focusing on teaching kids about American history, values, and geography in an honest, unbiased way.
Under Education Secretary Linda McMahon, this marks the fifth such priority. It aims to build a stronger sense of civic education across the country. “In America, educated citizens who know their rights and responsibilities work together to make our Union even better,” McMahon said. She stressed the need to teach future generations about the nation’s founding principles, political systems, and rich history. By doing so, students can truly grasp American values, the hard work to uphold them, and the country’s unique spot in world history—sparking real patriotism and love for the nation.
The timing feels spot-on, coming just before the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. The Department wants to back school programs that celebrate America’s big wins while tackling its ongoing fights for equality and justice. Patriotic education, as they describe it, keeps things accurate, honest, and uplifting. It spotlights the founding ideals that unite us, the progress in living up to them—like the civil rights heroes who pushed to extend constitutional protections to everyone—and why sticking to core American values matters today.
This proposal is now out in the Federal Register for public comments over the next 30 days. Once it’s finalized, it’ll shape how the Department funds civic education and history programs moving forward. It’s all about inspiring the next generation with a balanced view of what makes America tick.
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