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As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in July In 2026, Education Secretary Linda McMahon is once again emphasizing something she says is gradually disappearing from classrooms nationwide: patriotism.
In an appearance on FOX Business’ “Mornings with Maria”, McMahon described a national initiative to restore civic education, pride in the American flag and a shared sense of national identity among America’s youth.
McMahon said too many schools are moving away from teaching the basics of what it means to be American — from understanding the Constitution to respecting the nation’s symbols — warning that America’s sense of national identity is rapidly fading.
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“We don’t teach love of country. We don’t say the Pledge of Allegiance. We don’t create the same sense of patriotism,” she said, adding that in some districts, “the word patriot has actually been removed from the curriculum in some of our schools.”
McMahon believes this change has weakened students’ connection to their country as well as the people around them.
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To reverse this growing trend, the Ministry of Education launched the “History Rocks” tour – a national effort to bring civics, American history and love of country back to classrooms.
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“We’re traveling the country with our History Rocks tour and focusing on civics, and love of country,” she said.
The initiative coincides with America’s 250th birthday, which the Trump administration is presenting as an opportunity for unity rather than another source of division.
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As the country approaches a historic milestone, McMahon says rebuilding patriotism at school is just as important as improving test scores. For her, teaching students to read, write and do math is only part of the job – teaching them why America matters is just as essential.
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As the nation prepares to score 250 years of independenceMcMahon says a sense of unity is more important than ever. Through “History Rocks,” schools can help raise a generation that not only understands where this country comes from, but also feels proud to be a part of it – and responsible for moving it forward.
