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U.S. Ed Dept will fund 'unifying, uplifting' civics, history lessons
The U.S. Education Department will fund patriotic education for America's 250th anniversary, but will schools go along?

Joanne Jacobs
Sep 23, 20252 min read


The flag is up: America is for all of us
Raised to see patriotism as hokey, Larissa Phillips is flying a U.S. flag this year.

Joanne Jacobs
Jul 4, 20253 min read


From Juneteenth to July 4, celebrate 'reflective patriotism'
Juneteenth and July 4 celebrate American ideals and the struggle to attain them.

Joanne Jacobs
Jun 30, 20253 min read


More education, less political activism
Stop teaching a can't-do spirit. Young Americans are individuals capable of reason, resilience and growth -- not perpetual oppressors or victims.

Joanne Jacobs
Jun 13, 20252 min read


'Ethnic studies lens' vs. 'e pluribus unum'
Washington state plans to make ethnic studies a high school graduation requirement, but it's not clear what that means, writes David J....

Joanne Jacobs
Apr 10, 20232 min read
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