Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 2026

In his proclamation for Education and Sharing Day, President Donald J. Trump honored the legacy of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (the Lubavitcher Rebbe) and outlined a vision for the future of American schooling.Key highlights of the proclamation include:Honoring the Lubavitcher Rebbe: The President paid tribute to Rabbi Schneerson’s "heroic life," noting his escape from Nazi persecution and his leadership in growing the Chabad-Lubavitch movement into a global force for faith and service.Educational Reform: Linking the Rebbe’s vision of intellectual achievement to current policy, the President vowed to "restore common sense" to classrooms. Specific goals include:Ending "left-wing indoctrination" of students.Removing educational control from "unelected bureaucrats" and returning it to states, local communities, and parents.Ensuring schools foster excellence and respect foundational American values.Combating Anti-Semitism: The proclamation highlights the administration's commitment to "eradicating the scourge of anti-Semitism" to ensure all Americans can practice their faith safely.National Identity and Providences: Reaffirming America as "one Nation guided by the eternal wisdom... of the Almighty," the message frames moral leadership and faith as the essential bedrocks of the Republic as it celebrates its 250th anniversary.The message concludes by calling on Americans to carry forward a legacy of moral courage and devotion to freedom to equip the next generation for lives of purpose and virtue.