Lincoln and the Constitution
Explore the challenges to popular government raised in the years leading up to and during the Civil War, and how Abraham Lincoln answered those challenges. learn more
Explore the challenges to popular government raised in the years leading up to and during the Civil War, and how Abraham Lincoln answered those challenges. learn more
Explore the purpose and meaning of our civic holidays through story, speech, and songs. read more
Explore the civic dimensions of classic American stories by Hawthorne, Melville, Twain, Cather, Vonnegut, and more. read more
Literary-based curricula made simple. History lessons made memorable. read more
Distinguished scholar-teachers Amy and Leon Kass demonstrate how short stories, speeches, and songs can be used to enhance civic education and how a pedagogical approach that stresses learning through inquiry can make primary sources come alive for students of all ages.
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“What a wonderful collection of American songs, speeches, and stories. It should be valuable for teachers, students, parents, and readers of all kinds.”
— Diane Ravitch