| Leading off this week’s curation is the latest article in our civic institutions series. RealClear’s American Civics portal editor Mike Sabo highlights the events, communities, and resources the Delaware-based Intercollegiate Studies Institute offers to students, teachers, and anyone else who is looking to revive American civic education. President Johnny Burtka stated that ISI should be viewed as “America’s university,” a true alternative to the U.S. higher education system. It provides students with a liberal education that is grounded in the “American tradition of liberty” and draws from the deep wells of Western civilization. Michael DiMatteo argues that radicals who are bent on tearing America down have taken over the classroom. Increasing numbers of teachers view American history and its founding documents as fundamentally corrupted by racism and slavery and are trying to “cancel” anyone who may disagree. Instead, DiMatteo argues that balance should be fostered; students should explore America’s triumphs and tragedies for the purpose of generating a patriotic love of country. Last week, the members of President Trump’s Advisory 1776 Commission met informally in Washington, D.C. to discuss civic education curricula, state reform efforts, federal legislation, executive actions, and future activity of the Commission. In a statement, the members advocated for a “genuine civics education that will rebuild our common bonds, our mutual friendship, and our civic devotion and eagerly look forward to the forthcoming release of curricula designed in the true spirit of 1776.” Marking the release of a new book, “Red, White, and Black, Rescuing American History from Revisionists and Race Hustlers,” Bob Woodson of 1776 Unites chaired a panel that included Wilfred Reilly, Stephanie Deutsch, and Ian Rowe that pushed back against the view that America is systematically racist. In his presentation, Woodson discussed “inspirational and aspirational” stories of forgotten black heroes. While not shying away from injustice in American history, Woodson nevertheless talked about the hope and promise that America offers to people of all races. Original Posts Mike Sabo, RealClearWire According to Intercollegiate Studies Institute president Johnny Burtka, “Free societies don’t work without virtuous and educated people.” The American republic relies on a “citizenr... Michael DiMatteo, RealClearPublicAffairs Essential Reading 1776 Commission We are grateful for the widespread support of the work of The President’s Advisory 1776 Commission, and we commend the many efforts... In the News Kelly Field, NBC News Randall Kennedy, New York Times Thomas Koenig, The Dispatch Jeanne Kuang, Kansas City Star Cathy Young, Arc Digital Jarrett Stepman, Daily Signal John Ashcroft, American Greatness Larry Elder, RealClearPolitics John O. McGinnis, Law & Liberty Harry Litman, The Atlantic Robert L. Wilkie, Washington Times Jason Riley, Wall Street Journal William B. Allen, Law & Liberty Heather Mad Donald, New York Post Monita Mungo, The Hill Matthew Spalding, Larry Arnn, & Carol Swain, Radio Free Hillsdale Hour On May 24, 2021, The 1776 Commission met at Hillsdale College’s Washington, D.C. campus to discuss civic education curricula, state civic education reform efforts, pending federal legislation and executive actions, and future activity of the Commission Chris Flannery, American Story More than 4 million visitors come to Arlington National Cemetery every year from across America and around the world and, unless they have their own personal visit to make, Kathleen O'Toole, Hillsdale College An introduction to Hillsdale College’s work in K-12 classical education. Hillsdale College helps K-12 teachers and parents to bring... Heritage Foundation Critical race theory is an idea that originated in universities and law schools under the name critical theory. Its supporters added... Peter Robinson, Ashbrook Words have great power. Few know that more personally than Peter Robinson, who penned President Ronald Reagan’s famous “Tear down... Patrick O'Donnell & Tony Williams, BRI Scholar Talks During the American Revolution, an elite and racially diverse group of men called the Marbleheaders played a critical role... Roya Hakanian & Bill Kristol, Conversations w/ Bill Kristol The author and poet discusses her immigration experience to the United States from Iran and reflects on the meaning of immigration... Jason Riley & Russ Roberts, EconTalk Journalist and author Jason Riley talks about race with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Riley argues that the challenges facing Black... Wilfred Reilly, Shouvik Banerjee, Chris Paul, & John Wood, Jr., Braver Angels America is more than half a year removed from the 2020 election. Most Trump voters still suspect voter fraud determined the outcome... Carl Cannon's Great American Stories Good morning, it's Friday, May 28, 2021, the day of the week when I reprise quotations intended to be uplifting ... Today is the 110th birthday of Hubert Horatio Humphrey Jr. Although he was a famed Minnesota Democrat, HHH was born and ... On this date in 1864, in the brief and fraught respite between the gruesome battles at Spotsylvania Courthouse and Cold ... | 
