Lexandria

06/01/2026

America will celebrate its 250th birthday in July.

In 1776, the Declaration of Independence asserted that governments derive “their just powers from the consent of the governed” and challenged centuries of inherited power and monarchy. The American founding drew from decades of debate about liberty, rights, power, and the responsibilities of a free people, launching what the Founders saw as a new experiment in self-government.

Lexandria’s eTextbook, The American Experiment: 250 Years of Enduring Principles, traces the intellectual roots of the American founding and examines the ideas and institutions that continue to shape civic life today.

250 years later, Americans still carry that experiment forward.

Read the free eTextbook here👇

Social studies for the 21st century and beyond

05/29/2026

“Taxation without representation” was one of the defining frustrations behind the American Revolution.

A few centuries later, people still aren’t exactly sure representation makes taxes feel any better.

05/28/2026

Before summer break officially begins, here’s a quick civic vocabulary check:

Could your students explain liberty, governance, trade, equality before the law, or responsibility in their own words?

Which civic term do you think deserves more classroom discussion today?

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is an opportunity not only to remember those who gave their lives in service to the country, but to reflect on the stories, sacrifices, and ideals that shaped the nation itself.

Thomas Paine’s Common Sense captured the gravity of that moment when words and petitions gave way to conflict: “the period of debate is closed. Arms as the last resource decide the contest…the Continent has accepted the challenge” Behind every holiday remembrance is a history filled with real people wrestling with impossible decisions about liberty, duty, sacrifice, and the future of self-government.

This Memorial Day, consider visiting a local memorial, reading a historic speech or letter, or exploring foundational texts like Common Sense that help illuminate the human cost and civic ideals behind America’s history.

How will you reflect on the past this Memorial Day?

05/22/2026

Stories like The Mandalorian remind us that traditions, customs, and shared values shape more than just fictional worlds. They shape identity, belonging, and the way communities hold themselves together.

What makes a code more than a catchphrase?

05/20/2026

Classrooms should be one of the first places students learn how to ask difficult questions, challenge ideas thoughtfully, and engage with people who see the world differently.

05/19/2026

Understanding history means wrestling with big ideas and difficult questions.

Our Understanding Communism resource explores the rise and fall of communism in the 20th century, giving students the opportunity to examine how political systems shape freedom, power, and everyday life.

05/15/2026

As you reflect on the school year, which conversation encouraged students to see things from another point of view?

05/13/2026

What if creativity isn’t something you’re born with, but something you build?

In our latest blog, we explore a simple idea: curiosity is the foundation of creativity. The more you question, explore, and connect ideas, the more you open the door to something new.

Read more and see how curiosity can reshape the way you think and learn. 👇

I previously discussed the importance — and prevalence — of creativity to the human condition. I assured you that creativity is a learnable, trainable skill. So, how does one learn to be more creative?  I’m not here to tell you, exactly. I’m not here to give a strict schedule to follow ...

05/11/2026

Legitimacy starts with consent but it’s sustained through accountability, participation, and an informed public.

How do we help students think through that balance?