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Quality civics and history education is vital in preparing students for the future and equipping them with the knowledge to engage in political discourse. Check out this article from EdSurge on the value of teaching history and civic education!

In advance of Independence Day, my colleagues the Progressive Policy Institute and I are launching a new project on Teaching Students What it Means to Be an American. The inaugural salvo in what will be a series of reports is out today. Teaching a common American identity, the report contends, provides to key to preserving our liberal democracy. https://lnkd.in/ezBWccXR

Honoring one's history and family through graduate education: https://lnkd.in/gpBGYfdu

Fascinating and timely analysis.

Yes, we need to teach the essentials of #americanhistory in our schools. Yes, we shouldn’t shy away from teaching controversial or dark moments in history. And yes, #civiceducation is no substitute for history #education, particularly if that civics leans toward #activism only. I explain in my discussion with Larry Jacobs and American Consortium for Equity in Education. #civicengagement #historymatters #history #socialstudies #k12education #k12 https://lnkd.in/ewJKrCJp

Our CEO, Fred Fransen, shares his perspective on the importance of teaching civics in this District Administration magazine Op-Ed. He speaks specifically about the principles that framed our past and will help forge our future. "The exploration of American Principles is not just a theoretical exercise but a practical tool for students to navigate the complex terrain of American governance and contribute meaningfully to the ongoing conversation about the nation’s future." https://lnkd.in/gVWTTDbW

This Juneteenth, we commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and celebrate liberty and education for all. AWPT understands the invaluable role education plays in achievement and success, and today, we reflect on the importance of education in the history of emancipation in America. According to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, “For the nearly four million, mostly illiterate and recently freed African Americans, education was a crucial first step, after emancipation, to becoming self-sufficient. Learning to read was not only desirable, it was oftentimes necessary to protect freedoms, find employment, and communicate with separated family members.” To learn more about Juneteenth, visit https://lnkd.in/gqvPZFF.

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As a fresh-person at Mount Holyoke College, my first learning experience was the international student orientation, which provided valuable information about academic life, cultural nuances, and the lifestyle of New England. 🌎 Inclusive Education Matters: One segment was particularly disconcerting. We were shown an educational video on the American history of slavery, racism, and white supremacy. It was a stark reality check that the land of opportunity I wanted to thrive in had its deep, dark shadows. As an outsider, I grappled with the responsibility of understanding this complex legacy and acting accordingly without any training or tools. 🤝 The Unequal Burden of Awareness: In the large group discussions that followed, I listened to the insights of my fellow international students. Many of us were people of color, more likely to be subject to racism than to perpetrate it. When it was my turn to speak, I asked about the American students’ orientation that would happen afterwards. Would they also explore racism in their country? The answer was a hushed “no”. I realized then what I would come to know intimately over the next 15+ years of living in America: Those likely to be harmed, or have already been harmed, by racism carry the weight of its awareness and presence. 💡 Continuing the Journey:  Over the years, as I studied, worked, and lived in America at elite schools, high-ranking workplaces and corridors of corporate power and influence, I noticed the lack of representation from Americans of African origin. Their exclusion was resounding to those like me who were looking for them, evidencing a cycle where generational wealth remains elusive to this most tortured group of peoples. As I taught myself more about black history in America, I came to be in awe of them. They have time and time again, as slaves and then as free peoples, contributed to the greatness of this nation. However, time and time again they have been excluded from reaping the just rewards. On the eve of this Juneteenth, I commit to ongoing learning. In addition to re-visiting some of my favorite fiction by black authors, I will also be listening to the Reveal podcast’s 3-part series on reparations. Join me in this journey. Let’s raise awareness, challenge norms, and build a more equitable future. Its long overdue. 🌟🙌

A recent survey by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation found that a third of American voters don’t know there are three branches of government, and most can’t say how many members are in the U.S. House of Representatives. This highlights the need for better civics education. In Florida, the Florida Debate Initiative is helping to close these knowledge gaps. There’s also a lot of buzz around Jeffrey Sikkenga and David Davenport’s new book, “Republic, If We Can Teach It.” This well-crafted argument emphasizes the importance of civics education in a self-governing constitutional republic. Sikkenga and Davenport contend that civic education should first and foremost equip students to understand what it means to be an American. And I wholeheartedly agree! By improving civics education, we can ensure that future generations are well-informed and are in the best position to help make ours a more perfect union.