U.S. Department of Education Encourages Civic Literacy and Voluntary Pledge of Allegiance Recitation for Constitution Day

In observance of Constitution Day, the U.S. Department of Education has issued guidance to schools, urging them to strengthen civic literacy and invite voluntary, daily opportunities for the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary Linda McMahon emphasized that this guidance introduces no new federal mandates but serves as a reminder of civic tradition, while respecting students' constitutional rights.