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Colorado Teacher Hands Out Pocket Constitutions

Sam Westerdale, a teacher at Rangeview High School in Aurora, Colorado, distributes pocket copies of the U.S. Constitution to his students. He teaches government, political science, and African American studies, emphasizing national founding principles. This initiative aims to help students understand and appreciate the Constitution’s role in American society.

Key Points

  • Sam Westerdale teaches at Rangeview High School in Aurora, Colorado
  • Subjects include government, political science, and African American studies
  • Distributes pocket U.S. Constitutions to promote understanding of founding principles

Implications for Educational Freedom

This teacher’s approach enhances educational freedom by encouraging students to learn about constitutional rights, which can empower parents and students to advocate for school choice and parental rights. It counters potential government overreach in education by fostering informed citizenship.

Source: Here’s why this Colorado teacher gives out pocket copies of the U.S. Constitution

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