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This entire administration is a joke. These are not serious people. They're idiot clowns. What an embarrassment to this country.

 

 

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Genoa-Kingston teachers union calls for delay of Dept. of Education, Turning Point USA event

Channel 17  Read entire article at:  Teachers union urges delay of Turning Point USA assembly at Genoa High School | MyStateline | WTVO News, Weather and Sports

…..GKEA leaders say their immediate concern is that the school day ends at the same time the assembly begins. Buses do not arrive until 3 p.m., meaning students who do not want to attend cannot leave the building before the event starts.

The union says the identities of the event’s speakers have not been released, mirroring other stops on the tour where Turning Point USA has not authorized local organizers to announce speaker names ahead of time. Previous events have featured U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, and Erika Kirk — widow of TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk — is rumored to appear.

The union is asking the district to move the assembly time to 3:30 p.m. and provide earlier, clearer communication about future events.

“We are calling on the district to put these safeguards into place immediately,” Coates said.

Illinois Education Association President Karl Goeke echoed those concerns, saying safety should be the priority in all school activities.

Genoa-Kingston teachers union calls for delay of Dept. of Education, Turning Point USA event

 

\ (WIFR) - The Genoa-Kingston Education Association pushes for more safety and transparency surrounding an upcoming visit by the Department of Education in collaboration with Turning Point USA. What is happening? At 2:30 p.m. Feb. 5, Genoa-Kingston High School is set to hold a “History Rocks!” assembly with what is described as national-level speakers. The event was arranged by “Club America,” the high school’s chapter of Turning Point USA. ….  Read the entire article at:  Genoa-Kingston teachers union calls for delay of Dept. of Education, Turning Point USA event

US Dept of Education: Trump officials to speak at Genoa-Kingston High School

Click on the small icon which follows to see that local Democratic organizations are organizing  a protest outside the school grounds.  Apparently many believe ideas supported by Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point will be advocated by DOE speakers. Education Secretary McMahan appeared at many of the other state tours

 

 

Here is the description of the event from the high school’s web page:  Events | Genoa-Kingston High School

   

History Rocks! Trail to Independence Tour 

Event Description:

Something Big Is Coming to Genoa-Kingston High School!
Club America @ Genoa-Kingston High School is proud to announce an upcoming event unlike anything we have hosted before.
Thursday, February 5, 2026 2:30 PM | GKHS Auditorium Open to all students, staff, and parents
As our nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a nationwide “History Rocks! Trail to Independence Tour.” The tour will visit one high school per state and features national-level speakers discussing topics in student leadership, civic engagement, and American history.
Club America is proud to announce that Genoa-Kingston High School has been selected as a host! 
While the identities of the speakers have not been officially announced, we anticipate a great lineup you won’t want to miss. Click the link below, complete the quick interest form, and attend the event for a chance to win a $20 gift card. 
Parents: If you plan on attending, you must fill out the link below to be added to the guest list. History Rocks Sign Up; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">More details will be shared soon.
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Press Release

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon To Kick Off National “History Rocks!” Tour

December 2, 2025

Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced the U.S. Department of Education’s (the Department) History Rocks! Trail to Independence Tour. As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026, Secretary McMahon and other education leaders will visit schools in all 50 states to recognize excellence in civics education and promote a shared understanding of the principles that shaped the founding and history of our nation.

Secretary McMahon will kick off the tour this week with visits to Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey.

“I am thrilled to kick off the History Rocks Tour as part of the Department of Education’s celebration of our nation’s 250th birthday,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. “I look forward to highlighting excellence in patriotic education, civic literacy, and student-driven civics projects in classrooms across the country. Preparing the next generation of American leaders to understand and appreciate the blessings of liberty our Constitution secures has never been more urgent.”

Background

The History Rocks! initiative is a key component of the U.S. Department of Education’s America 250 celebrations, coordinated with the America 250 Civics Education Coalition, a national partnership with the America First Policy Institute, Turning Point USA, Hillsdale College, and more than 50 national and state organizations. This coalition is dedicated to advancing civic education and expanding opportunities for students to learn about the ideas, individuals, and events that define the American story.

Secretary McMahon and Administration officials will visit schools in all 50 states to showcase examples of high-quality history and civics instruction that bring American principles to life. The tour will feature hands-on learning activities, opportunities for students to explore their roles as future leaders, and conversations with community members about how to strengthen civic education nationwide.