When U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon arrives at Cedar Drive Middle School in Colts Neck on Friday, some students will not be there to hear her message that “History Rocks!”

The visit to the Monmouth County public school will be the second stop on a 50-state tour from President Donald Trump ’s administration celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The tour is being produced in partnership with multiple conservative groups, including Moms for Liberty and Turning Point USA, the group founded by the late Charlie Kirk.

But some Colts Neck parents, chafing against what they say is the overt political messaging associated with the tour, are electing to keep their kids home.

Danielle Alpaugh is one.

“We may take a trip to the Liberty Bell tomorrow,” s

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