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July 2, 2026 ~ Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon joins Kevin Dietz to discuss the Department of Education’s latest initiatives and the Presidential 1776 Award as the nation prepares for the America 250 celebration.
WASHINGTON D.C. ~ The Presidential 1776 Award, sponsored by the Department of Education, is a national high school civics competition that recognizes students for knowledge in U.S. history and its founding. Three students won a total of $250,000 in college scholarships between them, including Rowan Kozminski from Grand Rapids, who came in third place.












