Fact-check analysisUpdated October 5, 2026Curated by FactVerify
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The Department of Education announced a partnership with Turning Point USA, Moms for Liberty, and the Heritage Foundation to lead civics programming.

Secretary Linda McMahon and the federal education agency introduced the America 250 Civics Education Coalition on September 17, 2025, featuring the Heritage Foundation, Moms for Liberty, and Turning Point USA as key participants.

Trump administration teams up with TPUSA and over 40 organizations to promote patriotism in schools

Trump administration teams up with TPUSA and over 40 organizations to promote patriotism in schools

Source: portal.momsforliberty.org

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Key Evidence

Verified October 5, 2026
  • The federal education department inaugurated the America 250 Civics Education Coalition on September 17, 2025.

  • The group consists of over 40 organizations, including the Heritage Foundation, Moms for Liberty, and Turning Point USA.

The reporting

What the Evidence Shows

The federal education department unveiled the America 250 Civics Education Coalition on September 17, 2025. Directed by Secretary Linda McMahon, the program seeks to bolster national pride and improve civic literacy as the country approaches its semiquincentennial. Managed by the America First Policy Institute, the alliance incorporates more than 40 distinct groups.interfaithalliance.orginterfaithalliance.orgAmerica 250 and the Future of Civics EducationOn September 17, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education, under the leadership of Secretary Linda McMahon, formally announced the launch of the America 250 Civics Education Coalitionamericafirstpolicy.comamericafirstpolicy.comSecretary Mcmahon Afpi Tpusa and Partners Launch New Civics CoalitionPartners: The coalition is led by the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) and includes more than 40 national and state-based organizations Department Involvement: Education Secretary Linda McMahon has overseen the initiative, positioning...

Notable participants include the Heritage Foundation, Moms for Liberty, and Turning Point USA. Additional contributors consist of the 1776 Project Foundation, PragerU, and Hillsdale College.ed.goved.govED ReportAmong the organizations listed as coalition members are Turning Point USA, Moms for Liberty, and the Heritage Foundation, along with others such as Hillsdale College, PragerU, and the 1776 Project Foundation Planned Activities: The... The initiative intends to promote a unified perspective on the country's origins within academic settings, a strategy detailed in various institutional statements and news coverage.washingtonpost.comwashingtonpost.comEducation Department Conservative Groups Civics PatriotismThe claim that the U.S. Department of Education announced a partnership with Turning Point USA, Moms for Liberty, and the Heritage Foundation to lead civics programming is accurate The Department of Education stated the coalition’s goal is...+2 more

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America 250 Civics Education Coalition Announced

portal.momsforliberty.org
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Trump administration teams up with TPUSA and over 40 organizations to promote...

portal.momsforliberty.org
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Education Department Conservative Groups Civics Patriotism

washingtonpost.com
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Revision history

  1. Version 2October 5, 2026

    The original assessment concluded that Moms for Liberty was not part of the coalition. The updated research provides definitive evidence, including official Department of Education documentation and partner statements, confirming that Moms for Liberty is indeed a member of the America 250 Civics Education Coalition.

    Mostly True → True
  2. Version 1September 18, 2025

    Initial published version

    Mostly True
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