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Historical Literacy

The 'Agonizing Spasms' of Election Day

William E. White | Posted 01.14.2013 | Home
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William E. White

Effective citizens are sophisticated consumers of information. They ask hard questions about the issues facing their community, state, and nation. All of these behaviors are learned, not innate.

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National Ignorance

William E. White | Posted 12.09.2012 | Home
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William E. White

American ideas are important, an essential element for charting our future. Unfortunately, we may be losing our ability to discern quality debate.

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Teach Responsibility -- Teach History

William E. White | Posted 11.26.2012 | Home
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William E. White

Where are the lessons of responsible citizenship? Where is the citizens' manual? Civic responsibility is not innate. It must be learned, and so it must be taught.

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Teacher Bashing

William E. White | Posted 09.02.2012 | Home
Read More: Citizenship, History, No Child Left Behind, Education News, Historical Literacy, Education, Educators, Civics, Civics Education, Race to the Top, Citizens, Teachers, Civic Participation, Civic Engagement, Museums, American History, Education Reform, American Citizens, Oklahoma Schools, Utah Schools, Home News
William E. White

I am fed up with teacher-bashing. It seems everyone is willing to belittle teachers. But these same critics are not willing to step forward and do the job themselves.

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Rededicate Yourself to the Republic

William E. White | Posted 08.19.2012 | Politics
Read More: 4th of July, American Revolution, Historical Literacy, July 4th, Civics, Fourth of July, Civic Education, Declaration of Independence, Independence Day, American History, American Citizens, Politics News
William E. White

As you, your children, your family, your friends, and your colleagues prepare for the Fourth of July this year, make it a learning experience. Read the Declaration of Independence from beginning to end -- every word. Read it aloud. Read a book about American history.

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Is Western Christianity Suffering From Spiritual Amnesia?

Diana Butler Bass | Posted 05.25.2011 | Religion
Read More: History, People's History of Christianity, History of Religions, Historical Literacy, History of Religion, Religious History, History of Christianity, Religious Literacy, Religion News
Diana Butler Bass

At the present juncture of history, Western Christianity is suffering from a bad case of spiritual amnesia. Even those who claim to be devout or conservative often know little about the history of their faith traditions.

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