March 3, 2022

Department of Justice Announces the End of the China Initiative

Marina Ziemnick

If we can’t even bring ourselves to speak China’s name for fear of offending the powers that be, what hope do we have of countering its attacks? 

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March 3, 2022

School Board Recalls, “No Place for Hate,” and the Return of the Trojan Horse

John D. Sailer

Activists are once again pushing for federal civics legislation that would fund ideologically-charged education across the country. Now is the time for a renewed effort to oppose these bills.

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March 1, 2022

Announcing the New Civics Alliance Website

Marina Ziemnick

Over the past few years, civics has taken center stage in the debate over American K-12 education. Our new website offers vital resources for those working to preserve civics education.

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March 1, 2022

Video: Quagmire - America in Vietnam

National Association of Scholars

How is the Vietnam War remembered? How did the war alter domestic life, both during its course and in its aftermath? How did the conclusion of the war alter U.S. foreign policy?

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March 1, 2022

Press Release: NAS Unveils Civics Alliance Website

National Association of Scholars

The Civics Alliance and its website will be a clearinghouse for Americans who want to restore a civics education that teaches students about America’s exceptional heritage of freedom.

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February 28, 2022

Event: Transparency in Education

National Association of Scholars

Join NAS on Thursday, March 3rd, at 2 pm ET, as we discuss how curricular and expenditure transparency is a necessary tool to hold schools and teachers accountable.

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February 25, 2022

The Resistance Strikes Again: Dents in Diversity

Teresa R. Manning

The National Association of Scholars applauds parents in California, Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Texas for their efforts to recall radical school board members.

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February 23, 2022

NAS Affiliate Head Fights Back against Hypocrisy at UT-Austin

Marina Ziemnick

The National Association of Scholars applauds Dr. Richard Lowery for standing up for UT-Austin students and standing against the university’s hypocrisy.

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February 22, 2022

A New K-12 Civics Report Card

Marina Ziemnick

"Learning for Self-Government" equips parents, teachers, and civics reformers to navigate the changing landscape of American civics education.

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February 22, 2022

Review: The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story

Tom Mackaman

The front cover of the recently released book version of the New York Times’ 1619 Project speaks as much in a few short words as the following 600 pages of text.

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