7/4/2026
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Reckoning and remembering: Educators explore democracy through local history
What do you picture when you hear the word democracy? The term brings to mind many images for Americans. Perhaps you imagine men in powdered wigs, quill pens in hand, convening in Philadelphia. Maybe you picture a passionate Martin Luther...
Perspective | The unfinished promise: Civic education and the future of American democracy
Today, the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a milestone likely to be celebrated with fireworks, parades, and national events. The anniversary also offers an important opportunity for the country to reflect on how well...
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