"We are a nation bound by ideas only. We have no common ancestry, no common religion, no common military victory or defeat, no common crime that binds us. If you don't teach those ideas to every new generation of Americans with wit and rigor, we are not bound." Richard Dreyfuss

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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