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May 5, 2025
AFPI Names Higher Ed Expert Dr. Michael Shires as Vice Chair of Education Opportunity
Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) named Dr. Michael Shires as Vice Chair of Education Opportunity, adding significant higher education expertise to the growing bench of policy leaders at AFPI. Dr. Shires recently guided the launch of one of America’s newest universities, the University of Austin (UATX), a world-class institution dedicated to the relentless pursuit of truth, academic excellence, and freedom of speech.
Statement
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April 14, 2025
AFPI’s Chair of the Center for Education Opportunity Erika Donalds Supports Education Savings Accounts for Texas Families
Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Erika Donalds, Chair of the Center for Education Opportunity supporting Senate Bill 2 in Texas establishing Education Savings Accounts (ESAs):
News Release
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January 30, 2025
AFPI Champions President Trump’s Executive Order Expanding School Choice
Washington, D.C. –The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) today championed President Trump’s signed executive order expanding educational opportunities and improving the nation’s public education system. The order empowers states to repurpose federal funds towards educational freedom, enabling families to send their children to the school that best fits their needs, regardless of income or ZIP code.
News Release
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January 28, 2025
AFPI Celebrates National School Choice Week
Washington, D.C. – This week, the America First Policy Institute celebrates National School Choice Week. The school-choice movement has never been broader and stronger, and AFPI’s Center for Education Opportunity is leading the charge.
Nomination Bio
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January 13, 2025
America First Nomination: Linda McMahon
Linda McMahon, a North Carolina native and Chair of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), brings a proven record of effective leadership to her nomination as Secretary of Education. As Administrator of the Small Business Administration under the first term of President Donald J. Trump from 2017 until 2019, she prioritized opportunities for underserved communities, streamlined resources to maximize efficiency, and empowered small businesses to succeed.
Experts on School Boards
Julia Butch
Policy Analyst, Center for Education Opportunity and Center for 1776
Alexandra Caro Campana
Chief Operating Officer
Erika Donalds
Chair of the Center for Education Opportunity and Chair of the AFPI-Florida State Chapter
Laurie Todd-Smith, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Education Opportunity & Director, Center for the American Child
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AFPI Celebrates National School Choice Week
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AFPI Welcomes Erika Donalds as Chair of the Center for Education Opportunity and Chair of the AFPI-Florida State Chapter
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Riley Gaines Joins America First’s Athletes Coalition as Vice Chair
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Combating Fentanyl in Schools
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