Herzog Foundation Applauds Trump Administration’s Bold Move to Abolish U.S. Department of Education

The Herzog Foundation is celebrating a major victory for families and Christian education following the Trump administration’s decision to abolish the U.S. Department of Education. This historic move restores education control to parents and local communities, paving the way for greater educational freedom and autonomy.

As an organization dedicated to strengthening and expanding Christian education, the Herzog Foundation was honored to be invited to the White House for the executive order signing.

“We’ve seen firsthand how local autonomy strengthens Christian education,” said Spencer Bone, Strategic Partnerships Manager at the Herzog Foundation, who attended the signing. “When schools are free from federal interference, they can better serve their students, reflect the values of their communities, and prioritize academic excellence. This is a major win for Christian families and paves the way for more schools, homeschools, and education models to thrive—free from the heavy hand of federal regulation.”

The Foundation emphasized that the elimination of the Department of Education will empower families to pursue schooling options that align with their faith and values—without burdensome federal mandates.

“With parents back in the driver’s seat, there has never been a better time for Christian education,” Bone added.

The Herzog Foundation offers robust resources to support this new era of educational freedom. Through the SchoolBox program, the foundation helps parents and entrepreneurs navigate the process of launching new Christian schools. For existing schools, the Herzog Foundation Institute provides training events to strengthen and grow their institutions. The Foundation also keeps Christian families informed on education issues through its news publication, The Lion.

“The future of education is in the hands of parents and communities—and the Herzog Foundation is here to support and equip them every step of the way,” said Bone.

To learn more about how the Herzog Foundation is advancing Christian education, visit HerzogFoundation.com.

About the Stanley M. Herzog Charitable Foundation

The Stanley M. Herzog Charitable Foundation is a charitable foundation dedicated to catalyzing and accelerating the development of quality Christ-centered K-12 education so that families and culture flourish.  

Learn more at HerzogFoundation.com.