Growing up, I remember many times when we would travel as a family. I always wanted to get where we were headed as soon as possible, but often my dad
National History
National History
July 2, 1776. It was on this day that the Continental Congress in America decided to declare independence from England. Two days later, July 4th,
Discovering State History
Discovering State History
Here’s a fun fact; the Rockville Bridge in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is the longest stone arch bridge in the world. Constructed between April 1900 and
The Importance of Family History
The Importance of Family History
The witty humorist Mark Twain is believed to have said, “Why waste your money looking up your family tree? Just go into politics and your opponents
Tocqueville on Civic Life
Tocqueville on Civic Life
“Municipal institutions constitute the strength of free nations. Town meetings are to liberty what primary schools are to science; they bring it
Obama, Millennials, and the 2008 Election
Obama, Millennials, and the 2008 Election
In 2008, a multitude of young people (millennials) became actively engaged in the presidential election. Barack Obama leveraged the incredible power
Voting With My Parents
Voting With My Parents
In order to build a stronger civil society, parents need to take a more active role in passing on the civic value of voting to their kids. My parents
Why You Should Vote
Why You Should Vote
In the 2012 presidential election, only 57% of the eligible adult population voted. To put it another way, a little less than half of the adults in
The Importance of Sequence and an Individualized Pace in Teaching Math
The Importance of Sequence and an Individualized Pace in Teaching Math
Teaching math in sequence is just as important as teaching someone how to drive by showing them one step at a time. Sequence is