Trump pushes a 'hard reset' in education to empower parents and expand school choice

The White House is promoting a "hard reset" of American education, returning power to states and parents while expanding school choice. The plan features the Education Freedom Tax Credit (up to $1,700 per eligible donation starting in 2027) and changes to 529 savings plans allowing up to $20,000 annually for K-12 expenses, with nearly 52 million students potentially eligible. Trump and Education Secretary Linda McMahon tout giving families more options to choose high-quality schools and pushing back against what they call “far left extremism” in classrooms.