The Dreyfuss Initiative is a nonprofit corporation formed to revive, elevate and
enhance the teaching of civics in the United States of America.

 
The principal objectives of the Initiative will be:

• To revive, elevate and enhance the teaching of civics and power in American classrooms through curriculum development, teacher training, documentation and oral and visual presentations, lectures and events.

• To create an enhanced American discourse on civics and power through a national lecture and speaking series in conjunction and/or partnership with corporations, foundations and organizations.

• To conduct special seminars and conferences to “teach the teacher” – education for teachers, principals and education executives on civics, and the teaching of civics and power.

• To create and implement unique teaching and presentation opportunities, taking advantage of geography, historical significance and impact, personalities and partners.

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In The News and on the Web

• An Open Letter to Educators, Rick Shenkman, George Mason University and History News Network
• Richard Dreyfuss Fights For Civics In American Education, KPBS, 9/22/09
• Richard Dreyfuss on Real Time with Bill Maher
• Thousands Mark the 146th Anniversary of Gettysburg with Richard Dreyfuss
• Martha's Vineyard Civics Conference - Part 1 with Richard Dreyfuss
• Martha's Vineyard Civics Conference - Part 2 with Richard Dreyfuss
• The Dreyfuss Initiative Summary - A Nationwide Effort to Renew, Elevate and Enhance the Teaching of Civics in the United States. more
• We Must Resume Teaching Civics - OpEd, San Diego Union Tribune, September 17, 2009

The projects will vary.
The mission remains the same.
America does not happen by itself.

richard@dreyfuss.us

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