America’s education system has been circling the drain for years. Ask any parent attempting to decipher their child’s homework assignments – they’ll tell you the system is broken beyond repair.

Remember when schools focused on reading, writing, and arithmetic? Today’s classrooms seem more concerned with radical ideologies than teaching fundamental skills. The results speak for themselves.

Parents across the nation have been demanding alternatives to failed government schools. Finally, someone in Washington is listening – and the education establishment is having a complete meltdown.

On January 29, 2025, President Donald Trump delivered on his promise to American families by signing a sweeping executive order that revolutionizes how parents can choose their children’s education.

The Numbers Don’t Lie

The latest National Assessment of Educational Progress reveals a shocking reality: 70% of 8th graders cannot read at grade level. Even more concerning, 72% are below proficient in math.

Seven out of ten American children cannot read properly. In the world’s leading nation. In 2025.

From the executive order:
“Parents want and deserve the best education for their children. But too many children do not thrive in their assigned, government-run K-12 school. According to this year’s National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 70 percent of 8th graders were below proficient in reading, and 72 percent were below proficient in math Moreover, geographically based school assignments exacerbate the cost of housing in districts with preferred schools, straining the finances of millions of American families sacrificing for their children’s futures.”

A comprehensive national survey found that 75% of voters rate our public education system as fair or poor. American parents have had enough.

Breaking the Government Monopoly

The executive order doesn’t just identify problems – it provides concrete solutions:

• Directs Education Department to prioritize school choice in federal grants
• Mandates multiple federal agencies to support educational freedom
• Empowers military families with school choice options
• Enables Native American communities to choose better schools
• Eliminates bureaucratic barriers blocking school choice

The Union Panic Begins

The response from teachers’ unions was immediate and revealing. NEA President Becky Pringle called it an “illegal scheme,” while AFT President Randi Weingarten claimed it would “diminish choice” – apparently missing the irony of opposing actual choice.

Here’s what has them truly terrified: 81% of American voters support empowering parents and prioritizing students’ needs through greater educational access and choices.

Real Results, Real Success

States implementing universal K-12 scholarship programs are already showing impressive results. Competition drives excellence – when parents have choices, every school must improve or lose students.

The evidence is clear: school choice programs improve student achievement and cause nearby public schools to enhance their performance. Freedom works.

Key Takeaways:

• Trump’s executive order breaks the government monopoly on education, giving power back to parents.
• New data shows 7 out of 10 students failing in government-run schools while unions block reforms.
• Over 80% of American voters support parental choice in education despite union opposition.
• States with school choice programs are already seeing dramatic improvements in student success.

Sources: Breitbart, USA TODAY, CNN