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U.S. Department of Education
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Under Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarships, over 80,000 families are empowered to choose an education best for their child!
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@usedgov
U.S. Department of Education
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School choice is sweeping across the nation, thanks to states embracing @POTUS’ Education Freedom Tax Credit.
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@EdWorkforceCmte
House Committee on Education & Workforce
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More options. More opportunity. Better outcomes for students. That’s the power of school choice! 🎒✨
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@usedgov
U.S. Department of Education
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When Jenny Clark wanted to empower families with school choice, she founded Love Your School, a parent-led advocacy organization championing education freedom in Arizona.
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@CHEAnews
CHEAnews
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The 2026 CHEA Annual Conference opens with a keynote conversation featuring Nicholas Kent from @usedgov, examining the evolving role of higher ed in a time of heightened public scrutiny, setting the tone for a candid and forward-looking conversation. #CHEA2026
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@EDSecMcMahon
Secretary Linda McMahon
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One state at a time, @POTUS is making school choice a reality for families!
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@RepJasonSmith
Rep. Jason Smith
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During National School Choice Week, we’re celebrating newly-enacted educational reforms that put families first. The Working Families Tax Cuts expanded educational choices — incentivizing investments in K–12 scholarships, helping workers repay student loans, expanding 529 plan
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@usedgov
U.S. Department of Education
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Schools are like shoes. They’re not a one-size-fits-all. ✨
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@ALEC_states
American Legislative Exchange Council
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ALEC today released its 2026 edition of the Index of State Education Freedom: a 50-State Guide to Parental Empowerment! The rankings are a detailed evaluation of how states are expanding parental choice and advancing universal education freedom. https://t.co/QBzlgEUfPX
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@usedgov
U.S. Department of Education
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Competition from school choice elevates all schools, including public schools. Hear more from Patrick Wolf (@FlowTap1) from the University of Arkansas and Lindsey Burke, ED’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Programs. https://t.co/rnwhmJhiEF
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@WhiteHouse
The White House
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NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK: Giving the power back to families to choose the best education option for their child. @usedgov
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@SenFinance
Senate Finance Committee
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This is why we included a new school choice tax credit in the Working Families Tax Cuts – students and their families should be able to choose the schools and programs that work best for them.
@SenatorTimScott
Senator Tim Scott
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School Choice Week is an opportunity to celebrate the freedom for parents to choose the best educational environments for their children. I’m a champion for school choice because school choice champions families.
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@usedgov
U.S. Department of Education
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🚨BREAKING: ED & @HHSgov have referred Minnesota to @TheJusticeDept for Title IX enforcement for the state’s continued refusal to protect women’s sports. Minnesota may put ideology first, but the Trump Administration will uphold the law for students.
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@FlowTap1
Patrick Wolf
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As a former school custodian, I'm delighted to hear that Donella Wagner of Louisiana has received the RISE Award for her outstanding contributions in providing educational supports to students. Congrats Donella! @cadebrumley @nathan_w_san
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Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon named Donella Wagner, Head Custodian at Raintree Elementary School in Baldwin, Louisiana, as the 2026 National Recognizing Inspiring School Employees...
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@usedgov
U.S. Department of Education
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College accreditation should work for students, not the system. The Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) negotiated rulemaking committee will cut red tape, reduce outside influence, and focus on real student outcomes like graduation and job success.
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