Education Directives
Father’s Day, 2025
President Donald J. Trump's proclamation designates June 15, 2025, as Father's Day.
The proclamation emphasizes the crucial role fathers play in shaping families and the nation, highlighting their contributions to children's development and the preservation of American values.
It also mentions the President's work supporting families and celebrating fathers' roles.
Enhancing National Security by Addressing Risks at Harvard University
President Trump issued a proclamation suspending the entry of foreign nationals seeking to attend Harvard University under student or exchange visitor programs.
The action cites concerns over Harvard's alleged failure to cooperate with federal investigations into national security risks and alleged misconduct among foreign students, insufficient discipline of student conduct violations, and extensive ties to foreign governments, including adversaries.
It also alleges discrimination against American students and faculty.
The president asserts that these actions are necessary to protect national security and uphold the rule of law.
The proclamation sets forth specific procedures including a 90-day review to determine whether to extend the suspension.
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2025
President Trump proclaimed May 2025 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.
The proclamation emphasizes the importance of prioritizing public health and well-being, particularly regarding sports participation, especially among youth.
It highlights previous executive actions supporting children's participation in sports while simultaneously protecting women's sports.
The President calls on Americans to incorporate fitness and sports into daily life, aiming to create a healthier and stronger nation.
Restoring Gold Standard Science
President Trump's May 23, 2025, executive order, "Restoring Gold Standard Science," aims to rebuild public trust in federal science.
The order mandates that agencies adopt "Gold Standard Science" principles, emphasizing reproducibility, transparency, and unbiased peer review.
It addresses concerns about misleading scientific information used in past government decisions, encouraging agencies to readily share data, acknowledge uncertainties, and apply a weight-of-evidence approach to analyses.
The order also reinstates pre-2021 scientific integrity policies, revokes certain related changes from 2021-2025, and promotes internal agency processes to investigate violations.
National Volunteer Week, 2025
President Donald J. Trump's proclamation designates April 20-26, 2025, as National Volunteer Week.
The proclamation praises the vital role of volunteers in American communities, highlighting their selfless service in various sectors such as soup kitchens, schools, and hospitals.
It encourages all Americans to participate in volunteer activities and to integrate service into their daily lives.
Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth
This Presidential order aims to improve AI literacy and proficiency in the US by establishing a White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education.
The Task Force will oversee a Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge, public-private partnerships for K-12 AI education, and initiatives to enhance educator training and expand apprenticeships in AI-related fields.
The order emphasizes early exposure to AI concepts to prepare students for the future workforce and encourage innovation in the field.
The initiative will leverage existing Federal AI resources and funding mechanisms whenever possible.
Reinstating Common Sense School Discipline Policies
President Trump issued an executive order to reinstate common-sense school discipline policies.
The order criticizes previous administrations' focus on racial disparities in school discipline, arguing it led to increased classroom disorder and violence by prioritizing racial statistics over individual student behavior.
It directs federal agencies to issue new guidance clarifying Title VI requirements and to investigate the impact of equity-based school discipline, while encouraging the prioritization of a safe learning environment.
The order aims to ensure school discipline decisions are based on individual student behavior, not racial data.
National Park Week, 2025
President Donald J. Trump's proclamation designates April 19-27, 2025, as National Park Week.
The proclamation emphasizes the importance of national parks as symbols of American greatness, highlighting their historical and natural significance.
It encourages all Americans to visit and learn about these parks, connecting National Park Week to the commemoration of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, and referencing past presidential actions related to park renaming and the creation of a new monument honoring American patriots.