Young Americans Are Increasingly Ungrateful. Here’s What to Do about It

How do we educate our students for freedom?

After all, many of them arrive in college today believing that the United States is systematically oppressive, hopelessly unjust, and that there is not much worth celebrating or defending about our country (or so they have been taught).

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About the Author

Alberto R. Coll

Alberto R. Coll is the Vincent de Paul Professor of Law at DePaul University’s College of Law. He is a Jack Miller Center faculty partner and has contributed significantly to JMC’s K–12 efforts through the Founding Civics Initiative and the American Civics and History Initiative.

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How do we educate our students for freedom?

After all, many of them arrive in college today believing that the United States is systematically oppressive, hopelessly unjust, and that there is not much worth celebrating or defending about our country (or so they have been taught).

AC

About the Author

Alberto R. Coll

Alberto R. Coll is the Vincent de Paul Professor of Law at DePaul University’s College of Law. He is a Jack Miller Center faculty partner and has contributed significantly to JMC’s K–12 efforts through the Founding Civics Initiative and the American Civics and History Initiative.