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Sexy George
A low-budget story of George Washington as a young striver is doing well at the box office.

Joanne Jacobs
Jul 121 min read


Everyone wants to teach more history, but which version?
Texas' history standards are veering right, while Minnesota moves to the left.

Joanne Jacobs
Jul 62 min read


What to a young American is the 4th of July?
Freedom 250's mobile exhibits present a positive, patriotic view of the American story. Is that so bad?

Joanne Jacobs
Jul 32 min read


How many Americans could pass the new citizenship exam?
Most Americans would have trouble passing the new citizenship exam.

Joanne Jacobs
Oct 2, 20252 min read


'The shot heard round the world' 250 years later
Bostonians are celebrating the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's ride, Lexington and Concord.

Joanne Jacobs
Apr 19, 20251 min read


Is ethnic studies kaput in California?
Mandatory ethnic studies classes are under fire in California.

Joanne Jacobs
Feb 22, 20253 min read


How 'woke' are schools?
U.S. students are exposed to anti-racist messages, but most say their teachers welcome diverse viewpoints.

Joanne Jacobs
Jan 22, 20252 min read


Public is divided on public schools
Most Democrats say the public schools positive effect on the U.S. Most Republicans disagree. The partisan divide on the value of public...

Joanne Jacobs
Jun 8, 20232 min read


We're not that far apart on how to teach our history
The "history wars" are a fight between "imaginary enemies" concludes More in Common, after surveying Americans. "Both Democrats and...

Joanne Jacobs
Dec 13, 20222 min read
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