America 250 Civics Education Coalition announced
RALEIGH — The U.S. Department of Education on Sept. 17 announced the launch of the America 250 Civics Education Coalition, an initiative “dedicated to renewing patriotism, strengthening civic knowledge, and advancing a shared understanding of America’s founding principles in schools across the nation.”
“As America approaches 250 years since its founding, we are proud to announce this coalition to ensure every young American understands the beauty of our nation and is equipped with the civic knowledge required to contribute meaningfully to its future,” U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said in a press release.
The coalition is made up of more than 40 partners from both the national and state level, including the America First Policy Institute, the Heritage Foundation, Hillsdale College, Moms for Liberty and Turning Point USA. The full list can be viewed on the U.S. Department of Education’s website at ed.gov/about/news.
“A country cannot survive if its values are forgotten by its people,” said McMahon. “More than ever, we need to restore the vitality of the American spirit, and this coalition will take bold steps to educate, inspire, and mobilize youth toward active and informed citizenship.”
The coalition will be led by Executive Director Katie Gorka and co-chairs Erika Donalds and Ben Judge.