Presidential Message on American Education Week

Presidential Message on American Education WeekDate: November 17, 2025The message argues that a great America requires a great education system and claims that, for decades, the federal Department of Education has failed students, despite spending over $3 trillion since 1979.Key points:Failure of the Department of Education:7 in 10 eighth graders supposedly can’t read proficiently.Math scores for 13‑year‑olds are said to be at their lowest level in decades.Federal bureaucrats are accused of turning classrooms into “laboratories” for social experiments, socialist agendas, and divisive ideologies, instead of focusing on learning.Trump says this “national disgrace” ended on January 20, 2025, when his administration dismantled the Department of Education.Return of Control to Parents and States:By eliminating the Department, Trump claims to have returned education control to states, local communities, and parents.The administration emphasizes school choice and parental authority.It says it is “rooting out” gender ideology, Critical Race Theory, and DEI from schools, replacing them with truth, merit, and patriotism.Focus on AI and the Future:With First Lady Melania Trump’s support, the administration is promoting artificial intelligence (AI) education through the Nationwide Presidential AI Challenge.Students and teachers are expected to gain skills to use and build next‑generation technologies.Businesses, nonprofits, and educational institutions are said to be committing billions of dollars to AI education programs.Vision for American Education:Every student is said to deserve a high‑quality education.The administration frames its reforms as restoring common sense, returning real authority to parents, and building a generation of thinkers, builders, and leaders.It concludes that “America’s Golden Age begins in the classroom”, and that rebuilding “the greatest education system in the world” will strengthen the nation’s culture, children, and country.