The 9/11 Legacy Foundation will offer a free national curriculum to honor the memory of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
According to a press release on the curriculum, the material is designed for students in kindergarten through adult age. The curriculum uses the Active Remembrance model to “move participants from historical awareness to civic participation through discovery, reflection, storytelling, and community engagement.”
The release bemoaned that only 14 states require that 9/11 be taught in schools.
“September 11 is not just a chapter in a history book, it is a living legacy that continues to shape who we are as a nation,” said Dr. Chris Meek, the founder of the 9/11 Legacy Foundation. “As we work toward being part of the Freedom 250 platform during this milestone observance, we are excited to begin this journey by launching our curriculum directly to the public. As Americans pause to reflect on 250 years of freedom, they will also have the opportunity to engage deeply with one of the most defining moments of the last 25 years. We look forward to joining this national conversation.”
“Most September 11 curricula begin and end in the classroom, and while that is critically important, the legacy of that day belongs to all Americans, not just students,” Meet continued. “What makes the 9/11 Legacy Foundation’s curriculum different is that it was designed from the ground up to meet Americans where they are, whether that’s a fifth-grade classroom, a corporate leadership team, a faith community, a veterans organization, or a family sitting around a kitchen table.”
“Through our engagement pathways, every American, regardless of age, background, or setting, has a meaningful and accessible way to engage with the legacy of 9/11, carry those stories forward, and connect remembrance to civic life in their own community.”
