In 2026, the the U.S. Department of Education launched the America 250 Civics Coalition as part of this administration’s plans to celebrate “a new era of American greatness.” Many of the groups that have led the recent campaigns to ban books and censor history are focusing their efforts on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. (These include the Heritage Foundation, Hillsdale College, Moms for Liberty, PragerU, Turning Point USA, and more.)
Our Zinn Education Project (with Rethinking Schools) is focusing on the 250th anniversary as well. We offer lessons and campaign materials to Teach Truth about the American Revolution and founding of the United States. We offer considerations for framing the American Revolution, as well as resources for teaching outside the textbook.
To protect young people’s right to learn — and by default protect the future of democracy and justice — we need to expose the right’s agenda and be visible in our defense of teaching people’s history.
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Teaching the American Revolution
In 2026, the the U.S. Department of Education launched the America 250 Civics Coalition as part of this administration’s plans to celebrate “a new era of American greatness.” Many of the groups that have led the recent campaigns to ban books and censor history are focusing their efforts on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. (These include the Heritage Foundation, Hillsdale College, Moms for Liberty, PragerU, Turning Point USA, and more.)
Our Zinn Education Project (with Rethinking Schools) is focusing on the 250th anniversary as well. We offer lessons and campaign materials to Teach Truth about the American Revolution and founding of the United States. We offer considerations for framing the American Revolution, as well as resources for teaching outside the textbook.
To protect young people’s right to learn — and by default protect the future of democracy and justice — we need to expose the right’s agenda and be visible in our defense of teaching people’s history.
Learn More and Sign Up
Posted: April 1, 2026