Kentucky: Georgetown Students Get Hands-on U.S. History Lessons as Education Department Launches 2026 Civics Push
Georgetown, Kentucky — Families in Scott County got a civics-and-career education spotlight Thursday as U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited a Georgetown middle school, toured a local community college, and joined a workforce roundtable tied to Kentucky’s manufacturing economy.
McMahon began at Georgetown Middle School for the department’s “History Rocks! Trail to Independence” tour, part of a national push ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026. School officials hosted an assembly for more than 300 seventh- and eighth-grade students, featuring interactive activities focused on U.S. history and civics, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Later, McMahon visited Bluegrass Community and Technical College, touring advanced manufacturing and technician training classrooms. She also participated in a career and technical education and workforce discussion at Toyota’s Kentucky facility, which the department described as the company’s largest vehicle manufacturing plant.
The History Rocks! initiative is coordinated with the America 250 Civics Education Coalition, which includes a mix of national and state groups. The coalition has prompted debate in some communities over its lineup and approach, while department officials frame it as a way to expand civic learning opportunities nationwide.
What parents can do: Ask your child what topics or historical figures they explored, and watch school newsletters for future assemblies connected to the tour. For older students, community college advisers can explain CTE certificates, dual-credit options, and apprenticeship pathways.
The Education Department says both tours will continue with stops planned in all 50 states, with additional school visits and community roundtables expected in the coming weeks.
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