Patriotic Education and Civic Learning in Public Schools: Narrative Guide

2026

In 2025, in partnership with the Education Law Center, the Partnership for the Future of Learning released Patriotic Education and Civic Learning in Public Schools: Narrative Guide. Developed to support communications around the push for "patriotic education," the guide draws on public comments opposing a proposed U.S. Department of Education priority. It offers clear messaging, effective talking points, and research-informed framing to counter opposition narratives and strengthen advocacy for comprehensive, equitable civics education.

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