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What the Semiquincentennial Should Teach Our Children
As America approaches her 250th birthday in 2026, we find ourselves at a crossroads not unlike the one our Founders faced in 1776. Then, it was a struggle for liberty. Today, it is a question of legacy. The task before us is not only to remember the courage that...
The Revolution of Minds and Hearts: America at 250
As America approaches its 250th birthday, we face a timely question: what kind of republic have we inherited, and can we keep it? The answer depends not on the state of our markets or military but on something more fragile: the character and conviction of our people....
Teaching the Holocaust: Cultivating Empathy and Civic Virtue in Today’s Classrooms
Antisemitism is rising once again, both globally and here at home. From defaced synagogues to targeted harassment on college campuses, the evidence is not just anecdotal. The Anti-Defamation League reported a historic surge in antisemitic incidents across the United...
School Choice, Done Right: How Arizona Put Parents Back in Charge
Arizona has become a national beacon for educational innovation. With an array of schooling models now available to families—including charter schools, private institutions, microschools, and homeschooling cooperatives—parents here are no longer bound by the arbitrary...
Founding a K-5 School in Maricopa, Arizona: Tradition, Trust, and Community
The Value of Small Schools with Big Purpose In a time when education often feels like a numbers game, small schools with a focused mission are more necessary than ever. When we emphasize intimate campuses and traditional instruction, we’re not resisting progress;...
The Case for College Now: Why Dual Enrollment Is a Game-Changer
Families today face a barrage of mixed messages about higher education. Some say it's essential; others argue it's overrated. But beyond the ideological crossfire lies a proven, practical pathway that strengthens both opportunity and affordability: Dual Enrollment....
Agency and the Declaration: Reviving the Spirit of 1776 at 250 Years
In most of the world, throughout most of history, individuals have served governments. Here, our Constitution says the reverse. In declaring independence 250 years ago, our Founders broke with monarchy and empire to affirm a startling truth: our rights do not come...
Virtue Literacy: The Missing Foundation in American Education
In our pursuit of academic excellence, we have too often ignored the deeper question: Who are our students becoming? This question is not sentimental. It is civic. It is constitutional. And it is urgent. Education that cultivates only skill but not character leaves...
Career and Technical Education: Reigniting Student Engagement and Purpose
In too many American high schools, some students are disengaging. Not all—many thrive—but a meaningful subset drifts through classes without relevance or purpose. Parents see it in flagging motivation and spotty attendance. Teachers feel it in the slow fade of...
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