President Trump Delivers Remarks on Education Policy

This C-SPAN broadcast features President Trump delivering remarks on education policy on August 24, 2026. The discussion highlights significant education reforms under the Trump administration, including the banning of critical race theory and transgender ideology in public schools, expansion of school choice and education freedom scholarships, and the doubling of 529 education savings account withdrawal caps to support K-12 and homeschool education. The administration also emphasized redirecting funding from diversity, equity, and inclusion programs to evidence-based literacy instruction, charter schools, and workforce training. Additionally, President Trump announced plans to eliminate the federal Department of Education and return control to states and local authorities. The remarks included mentions of substantial private funding contributions, such as over $6 billion from Michael and Susan Dell, to support education savings accounts. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon also spoke, underscoring the administration's efforts to restore parental rights and improve student outcomes. The event concluded with a tour of ongoing construction projects near the White House, including a new helipad and military complex ballroom.