State Rep. Blaine Wilhour announced that the U.S. Department of Education, along with private organizations, launched on Sept. 17th, Constitution Day, the America 250 Civics Education Coalition, in an effort to revive civic education in American schools. First Liberty Institute joined the department, along with 40 other organizations such as Turning Point USA, in launching this coalition on Constitution Day, commemorating the document’s signing on Sept. 17, 1787. This coalition’s goal is “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,” Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said.
“I am proud to promote this effort to reignite the flames of patriotism, strengthen civic literacy, and inspire Americans of all ages to understand and cherish our founding principles,” said Rep. Wilhour, Republican Spokesperson for the Elementary & Secondary Education Committee and Member of the Education Policy Committee. “Too many Americans lack even a basic understanding of the Constitution, our founding ideals, and the responsibilities of citizenship. This program to reach schools and communities will help reawaken civic awareness and unite the nation around our shared story.”
Over the next twelve months, the coalition will unveil a robust programming agenda, including the Fundamental Liberties College Speaker Series and a 50-state speaking tour on college campuses nationwide.
America 250 Civics Education Coalition Partners
- 1776 Project Foundation
- Alabama Policy Institute
- Alliance Defending Freedom
- Alumni Free Speech Alliance
- America First Legal
- American Center for Law & Justice
- American Cornerstone Institute
- American Legislative Exchange Council
- American Moment
- American Principles Project
- Catholic Vote
- Center for Education Reform
- Center for Renewing America
- Center for Urban Renewal
- Claremont Institute
- Commonwealth Foundation
- Concerned Women for America
- Conservative Partnership Institute
- Constituting America
- Council for National Policy
- Eagle Forum
- Faith and Freedom Coalition
- First Liberty Counsel
- First Liberty Institute
- Goldwater Institute
- Heritage Foundation
- Hillsdale College
- Intercollegiate Studies Institute for Education Reform
- James Madison Institute
- Job Creators Network
- Leadership Institute
- Moms for America
- Moms for Liberty
- National Association of Scholars
- PragerU
- Priests for Life
- Religious Freedom Institute
- Texas Public Policy Foundation
- The Fund for American Studies
- Turning Point USA
- Woodson Center
More details on upcoming programming, mission, and a full list of coalition members can be found on the America 250 Civics Education Coalition website here.