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About Us
American
Pride Through Education, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in and
around
Augusta,
Georgia.
Our goal is to ensure
that
America
’s children graduate
from high school with a basic knowledge of American history and a sense of
pride in being American. We
want them to understand that Americans (unlike any other country in the
world) are bound together not by genetics or place of birth, but by a set
of beliefs and ideals – ideals that were woven Into the Constitution by
our forefathers and from which we gain our freedom.
Through
partnerships with local school systems and community support, November has
been established as “Proud To Be American Month” in
Columbia
County.
Soon, we hope to be in school systems throughout the State of Georgia
and across the nation.
The
Problem
America
is in trouble.
Studies prove and headlines illustrate that America
is losing its history,
its morals, and its values. Six
out of ten high school seniors fail simple history tests.
Less that half of young adults vote.
Prisons are full and there is violence in our nation's schools.
It took the horror of 9-11 to rekindle the patriotic spirit.
Now we are at war with an unseen enemy.
The
Plan
Because the 4th of July falls during the summer and most
other significant patriotic observations are school holidays, we believe
and annual time must be established to ensure such learning.
We believe that students of all ages should participate and that
activities be presented in such a way that the information is relevant to
the lives of the children.
The
month of November was chosen as “Proud To Be American Month”
because it encompasses national, state and local elections, Veterans’
Day and Thanksgiving.
The theme for “Proud To Be American Month”
is Freedom . . . Its
Rights and Responsibilities.
Each week teachers will emphasize two Character Education
Words.
Week 1 – Citizenship & Freedom (Election Week)
Week 2 – Patriotism & Unity (Veterans' Week)
Week 3 – Tolerance & Service (Elements of Peace)
Week 4 – Integrity & Respect for Creator (Thanksgiving Week)
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