A NATIONAL CIVIC INITIATIVE
The Power
of Patriotism:
Educator and Student Seminars in American History and Civics—Honoring the Semiquincentennial
A national initiative equipping Educators and Learners with the Civic knowledge, confidence, and agency to sustain democracy—beginning in Elementary classrooms across the country.
Program Impact
300+
Educators & Leaders
Trained
50K+
Learners
Reached
Nationwide
15+
25+ LEA's Engaged
300+
Learner-Led
Civic Action
Projects
What Is The Power of Patriotism?
A national initiative equipping educators and students with the civic knowledge, confidence, and agency to sustain democracy—beginning in elementary classrooms across the country.
The Power of Patriotism is a three-year national initiative that brings immersive U.S. History and Civics learning to K–6 Educators and Learners—especially in communities where access to high-quality Civic Education has been limited.
Through intensive seminar cohorts, classroom-ready Civic Learning Resource Sets, and student-led civic action projects, participants move beyond textbooks and into meaningful engagement with American history, constitutional principles, and civic responsibility.
How The Seminars Work →
Who This is For.
K-6 classroom Educators and school staff seeking deeper, more effective civic instruction
Upper-Elementary Learners participating in seminars and community-based civics projects.
Public, charter, private and non-profit partners looking to strengthen Civic education.
Title I, rural, remote and low-bandwidth school prioritized for access and support.
A National Partnership Model.
This initiative is delivered through a tripartite partnership that combines academic leadership, proven classroom practice, and scalable curriculum infrastructure.
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
Lead Institution & Grant Steward
Visit LIU.
THE SCHOOL HOUSE
Primary Implementation & Demonstration Site
Visit The School House.
THE AMERICAN EMERGENT CURRICULUM
Curriculum & Digital Platform
Visit the AEC.
Why America's 250th Anniversary Matters?
A once-in-a-generation moment to renew Civic understanding—starting where it matters most.
In 2026, the United States will mark 250 years since its founding—a rare generational moment to reflect on the ideals, struggles, and responsibilities that have shaped the nation. The Semiquincentennial is not simply a celebration of the past; it is an invitation to examine how democratic principles are understood, practiced, and carried forward by the next generation.
Why Education, Why Now
Civic knowledge does not emerge overnight, nor does it begin in adulthood. It is built gradually, beginning in Elementary classrooms, where students first encounter the stories, structures, and shared responsibilities of American democracy. When young Learners are given meaningful opportunities to explore history, engage in dialogue, and understand their role within a community, civic participation becomes lived experience rather than abstract concept.
The Initiative’s Role
The Power of Patriotism initiative honors America’s 250th anniversary by investing directly in Educators and Learners—equipping them with the tools, confidence, and instructional frameworks needed to teach civics with depth, relevance, and integrity. Through immersive seminars, classroom-ready resources, and Learner-led civic action projects, this initiative transforms commemoration into participation.
Forward-Looking Close
By grounding Civic learning in history while empowering Learners to take thoughtful action in their own communities, this initiative helps ensure that the ideals at the heart of American democracy are not only remembered, but actively sustained—by the citizens who will shape the nation’s next 250 years.
Interested in Participating?
Applications are open for Educators and Learners to join upcoming seminar cohorts. Schools and districts may also express interest in partnership or adoption.