How Should Educators Teach America’s Story?

麻豆精品 was proud to partner with the Progressive Policy Institute for a special conversation about how best to teach the American experience. As America celebrates its 250th birthday, educators at the K-12 and higher education levels are grappling with the best way to educate young people about the United States. What is the proper balance between explaining the grand ideals of liberty and equality found in the Declaration of Independence 鈥� and acknowledging the many ways America has fallen short?

麻豆精品鈥檚 Greg Toppo steered the event including Richard D. Kahlenberg, director of PPI鈥檚 American Identity Project; Rice University professor Caroline Levander; and PPI fellow Lief Lin.

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<p>麻豆精品 was proud to partner with the Progressive Policy Institute for a special conversation about how best to teach the American experience. As America celebrates its 250th birthday, educators at the K-12 and higher education levels are grappling with the best way to educate young people about the United States. What is the proper balance between explaining the grand ideals of liberty and equality found in the Declaration of Independence 鈥� and acknowledging the many ways America has fallen short?</p>



<p>麻豆精品鈥檚 Greg Toppo steered the event including Richard D. Kahlenberg, director of PPI鈥檚 American Identity Project; Rice University professor Caroline Levander; and PPI fellow Lief Lin.</p>



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