The U.S. Education Department, led by Secretary Linda McMahon, prioritizes patriotic education embedding traditional American history and values in curricula, alongside efforts to promote civility and civil discourse in schools. Initiatives address ongoing challenges related to political polarization and concerns over mental health interventions in education. The Department has launched coalitions and supplemental grant priorities supporting unity-focused civics education, while reacting to recent political violence and debates sparked by incidents like Charlie Kirk's assassination.