US Department of Education Press

Katie Gorka Highlights Civics Education at History Rocks! Texas Event

U.S. Department of Education Senior Advisor for Civic Education Katie Gorka visited Waxahachie High School in Texas on April 20, 2026, as part of the national History Rocks! Trail to Independence Tour celebrating America's 250th birthday. Approximately 2,000 students participated in interactive games designed to deepen understanding of American history, civics, and the role Texas has played in the nation's history. The initiative is coordinated with Freedom 250 and the America 250 Civics Education Coalition, with officials set to visit schools in all 50 states.

Secretary McMahon Begins 50-State Returning Education to the States Tour in Idaho

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy and Kootenai Technical Education Campus on April 21, 2026, launching her Returning Education to the States Tour with stops in all 50 states. At Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy, approximately 550 students participated in interactive civics and history activities alongside Secretary McMahon and Idaho Governor Brad Little. The tour aims to gather best educational practices from communities nationwide and promote history and civics instruction ahead of America's 250th birthday.

Secretary McMahon Tours Oregon Aviation Programs

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Oregon on April 20, 2026, as part of her Returning Education to the States Tour covering all 50 states. At Central Oregon Community College in Bend, Secretary McMahon toured helicopter and airplane facilities and met with campus leadership to discuss aviation training programs and regional workforce needs. She also visited Crook County High School and Crooked River Elementary to observe career-pathway programming. The tour aims to compile best practices from successful workforce training models to distribute to states. This is a press release announcing an informational tour; no regulatory obligations, compliance deadlines, or penalties are created.