Address False Narratives through Proactive Education
Students need accurate foundational information and critical thinking skills to identify false narratives by comparing the false narrative to the TRUTH they know.
- Teach Accurate American History and Civics
- History of Communism/Socialism
- Critical Thinking
- Empathy and Compassion
- Teach Biblical Worldview (Parents and Private Schools)
First impressions matter. (Whoever gives the first exposure to the concepts has an advantage.)
Read books aloud and watch videos together to begin discussing values and social ideas with children.
Teach your student how you want them to respond to ideas and concepts you oppose.
Actively teach about messaging and media. Build their visual lexicon. (Help them understand symbols and pictures that have messages.)
Important values to consider teaching
Is there truth? Where can you find ethics or moral teaching that are true?
Critical Thinking
Learning your family’s values and worldview, and comparing and contrasting them to others.
Critical thinking from multiple perspectives.
Actively teach your values by pointing out everyday situations that align or don’t align with your values. Use critical thinking to discuss the effects of ideas and values on people and everyday outcomes.
Compassion and bridge-building
Model extending compassion toward people you do not agree with.
Hard work deserves rewards.
Complete Public School or Homeschool Curriculum
FAIR (Ethnic Studies Curriculum)
FAIRstory – Empowering Students to Confront Racism and Bigotry
The FAIRstory Curriculum can support either the creation of new stand-alone ethnic studies courses or provide supplemental material to orient an existing history or civics course towards ethnic studies. Extension activities and culminating projects are also available for many lesson plans, allowing for deeper and more focused learning.
Request the Learning Standards – FAIR (fairforall.org)
1776 Unites Curriculum: (American History and Ethnic Studies)
The "1776 Unites" curriculum offers authentic, inspiring stories from American history that show what is best in our national character and what our freedom makes possible even in the most difficult circumstances. 1776 Unites maintains a special focus on stories that celebrate black excellence, reject victimhood culture, and showcase African-Americans who have prospered by embracing America’s founding ideals. The first installment is designed for high school students and is available below. Lessons will be added monthly, with K-8 modules coming soon. 1776unites.com
“Red, White, and Black: Rescuing American History from Revisionists and Race Hustlers” by Robert L. Woodson Sr. (Editor) High school and college-level book including a collection of essays by prominent black scholars.
Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum (Free American History and Civics)
The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum, which covers the American Founding, the Civil War era, civics, and government, contains comprehensive lesson plans, homework assignments, quizzes, tests, study guides, and supplementary primary and secondary resource recommendations for teacher and student use.
The curriculum was developed by Hillsdale College’s K-12 Education Department, professors at the College, and teachers in Hillsdale’s affiliated classical schools. By the end of 2021, the curriculum will be expanded to include units on Colonial America, the Early Republic, the Gilded Age, and Progressive Era, the Great Depression, the World Wars, the Cold War, and Modern America.
History of Communism
Communism: A History of Repression, Violence, and Victims (Free Curriculum)
An entire generation of Americans, unaware of the true nature and history of communism, is warming to collectivist ideas because they don’t know the facts. Studies consistently reveal that America’s high school and college students do not know basic facts about the history of communism. In this environment, it is no wonder that personalities and symbols of communism are worn on clothing and even celebrated as symbols of equality and justice. Our country’s educational institutions have failed to teach the most important lessons of the 20th century to a new generation of Americans. Communism: Its Ideology, History, and Legacy 3rd Ed.
Video: Socialism Is Slavery - YouTube (Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation)
Educators Continuing Education
History & Ethnic Studies Professional Development
“Red, White, and Black: Rescuing American History from Revisionists and Race Hustlers” by Robert L. Woodson Sr. (Editor) High school and college-level book including a collection of essays by prominent black scholars.
Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Teacher Seminars (VOC)
We equip teachers through our annual National Seminar for Middle and High School Educators and in-service professional development workshops based on our curriculum, Communism: Its Ideology, Its History, and Its Legacy, and other curricular resources. Our growing number of teacher alumni is reaching thousands of students in classrooms around the country. Download the Curriculum
Our Communism and the World webinar series complements our curricular supplements. Renowned scholars and noted subject matter experts present 30-minute lectures that are followed by a moderated Q&A with teachers. Past events are available on VOC’s YouTube channel and serve as a video library of supplemental material for the classroom.
Summit Basecamp Videos
If you are a church leader, parent, or educator (CEUs available) who is searching for answers about how to come alongside the next generation, then these events are for you. If you walk alongside students guiding them to think for themselves as they interact with ever-changing culture, these events are for you. www.summit.org/programs/basecamp
Mental Health
CRT
Ethics
How to know truth?
How to equip Gen Z
Navigating technology in a pornified culture
Addressing Religious Liberty
Gateways to Better Education
We equip public school educators, leaders, parents, and students to protect and promote religious freedom for all students. We also help educators teach about the Bible and Christianity as it relates to the curriculum. We show them how to do this appropriately and legally, within existing constitutional boundaries, current laws, and state academic standards. GoGateways.org
Christian Worldview
Summit Ministries Worldview Curriculum
Let’s walk in truth together as we transform your student’s faith, worldview, and life! Compares the worldviews of Christianity, Islam, Secular Humanism, Marxism, Humanism, Post-Modernism and explores how it influences ideology, law, ethics, and history. www.summit.org/curriculum
If you are a church leader, parent, or educator (CEUs available) who is searching for answers about how to come alongside the next generation, then these events are for you. If you walk alongside students guiding them to think for themselves as they interact with ever-changing culture, these events are for you. www.summit.org/programs/basecamp
Summit Free High School Worldview Survey: "Get a clear picture of what your high school students actually think with our free Worldview Checkup. Fill out the form below to set up the survey for your high school class." www.answerclicks.com
Jesus Skeptic
In every era - and in their own words - we find people whose faith in Jesus and His teachings motivated them to change the world. Sincere Christians sacrificed their careers, even their own lives, to end slavery, protect human rights, launch the Scientific Revolution, reform healthcare, advance literacy, create public schools and universities, and so much more. It turns out that the greatest champions of humanity had one thing in common: Jesus. JesusSkeptic
Books on American History and Values
Read books aloud while discussing values and social ideas with children.
Wall Builders
Wall Builders is an organization dedicated to presenting America’s forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on the moral, religious, and constitutional foundation on which America was built – a foundation which, in recent years, has been seriously attacked and undermined. Wall Builders’ goal is to exert a direct and positive influence in government, education, and the family by (1) educating the nation concerning the Godly foundation of our country; (2) providing information to federal, state, and local officials as they develop public policies which reflect Biblical values; and (3) encouraging Christians to be involved in the civic arena.
Training: Pastors Briefings, Teacher Conferences, Patriot Academy, Biblical Citizenship
Resouces on: Black History, Founding Principals, Historical Sermons, Library of Original Documents
To equip a generation of servant leaders to champion the cause of freedom
and truth in every sector of society. (Biblical Citizenship Courses, Leadership Congress for High School - College)
1776 Unites Curriculum: (American History, Black History and Ethnic Studies)
The "1776 Unites" curriculum offers authentic, inspiring stories from American history that show what is best in our national character and what our freedom makes possible even in the most difficult circumstances. 1776 Unites maintains a special focus on stories that celebrate black excellence, reject victimhood culture, and showcase African-Americans who have prospered by embracing America’s founding ideals. The first installment is designed for high school students and is available below. Lessons will be added monthly, with K-8 modules coming soon.
Upper Elementary Literature
Tuttle Twins Series
Book Lists by Grade
Beautiful Feet Books (bfbooks.com)
The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum American History Book Lists
Book Lists for American History
Elementary (Grades K-2nd) American History- Pg. 44, 47, 118
Upper Elementary (Grades 3rd-5th) American History- Pg. 169-170, 263-264
Middle School (Grades 6th-8th) American History- Pg. 345-346, 467-468
High School (Grades 9th-12th) American History- Pg. 943-944, 1145-11
Values to consider when teaching: pg 31
Video Resources for Parents
Watch videos together to begin discussing values and social ideas with children.
American History Videos
Liberty Kids Videos, PBS
Liberty Kids Videos, PBS
5 Minutes Video Resources for Teens on Marxism/Woke Ideology
Socialism Is Slavery - YouTube (Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation)
Socialism Is Slavery - YouTube (Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation)
PragerU Kids
Free kids shows, magazines, books, action guides, resources, community, and everything you need to teach and celebrate American values. www.prageru.com/kids, YouTube Kids Shows: Teaching life skills, character development, and American history
PragerU- PREP Resources
PragerU Resources for Educators and Parents (PREP) provides Action Guides and curated resources to teachers and parents fighting to take back their children’s education. www.prageru.com/resources
