U.S Department of Education Senior Advisor for Civic Education Katie Gorka Highlights Civics Education at “History Rocks!” Event in Massachusetts

MALDEN, MA - Today, Katie Gorka, U.S. Department of Education Senior Advisor for Civic Education, visited Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (MVRCS) as part of the Department of Education's national History Rocks! Trail to Independence tour, in celebration of America's upcoming 250th birthday. The tour aims to strengthen civic literacy by helping students personally connect with America's founding principles.

Three hundred students in ninth through twelfth grade participated in interactive games designed to deepen their understanding of American history and civics and the important role Massachusetts has played in our nation's history. The event opened with remarks from MVRCS Director/Superintendent Alex Dan and Assistant Superintendent Chris Finn, followed by Gorka. The event centered around civic engagement, patriotism, and the shared responsibility of citizenship.

"Few places can claim a deeper connection to the founding of the United States than Massachusetts," said U.S. Department of Education Senior Advisor for Civic Education Katie Gorka. "Events like History Rocks! give students the chance to experience our nation's history in a tangible way. When young people engage with the ideas and debates that shaped our country, they see that the American story is not finished, and they understand that they have a role in writing its next chapter."

Background

The History Rocks! initiative is a key component of the U.S. Department of Education's celebrations for America's 250th birthday, in partnership with Freedom 250 and coordinated with the America 250 Civics Education Coalition. Secretary McMahon, Administration officials, and education leaders will visit schools in all 50 states to showcase examples of high-quality history and civics instruction that bring American principles to life.

Learn more about the Department's Semiquincentennial initiatives here.

Freedom 250 leads the presidential programming for the nation's 250th anniversary celebration. Its mission is to unite Americans around one shared purpose-celebrating the Triumph of the American Spirit by honoring our history, cherishing our freedoms, and building the golden age of opportunity for the next 250 years.

Learn more about Freedom 250 here.

The America 250 Civics Education Coalition is a national partnership with the America First Policy Institute, Turning Point USA, Hillsdale College, and more than 50 national and state organizations. This coalition is dedicated to advancing civic education and expanding opportunities for students to learn about the ideas, individuals, and events that define the American story.

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