Joe Foss Institute Explained

The Joe Foss Institute is a nonprofit organization in the United States that promotes civic education programs.[1] It was founded in 2001 by general and politician Joe Foss, and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.[2]

History

The Institute was founded in 2001 by General Joseph J. Foss and his wife Donna Foss to promote civic education in the United States.[3] It offers educational programs for youth groups and public school students,[4] involving events like veterans visiting schools to talk about their experiences or the screening of patriotic films,[5] including a film about the life of Foss. The institute also awards scholarships to students who win video and essay competitions.[6] [7] [8]

In 2015, the organization campaigned to make passing the American Civics Test, which is administered as a requirement for naturalized citizens, a requirement of graduating high school.[9]

The institute holds an annual Stars in Service event to honor national heroes, educators and public servants.[10] [11] Traditionally held in Arizona, past speakers have included Charles Krauthammer, Carl Bernstein and Richard Dreyfuss.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Gallen. Tim. Parsons Foundation awards $100,000 to Joe Foss Institute for Civic Education. 18 July 2014. Phoenix Business Journal. October 29, 2013.
  2. News: McLellan. Dennis. Joe Foss, Ace Won Medal of Honor, Was Governor and Football Executive. 17 January 2015. La Times. January 2, 2013.
  3. Web site: AZ Giving and Leading: Joe Foss Institute Dinner . 2023-07-30 . Arizona PBS . en-US.
  4. News: Kellne . Mark . January 3, 2002 . Flying Joe Foss' Legacy; Veteran Tell Students about Freedom's Price . The Washington Times . 18 July 2014.
  5. News: Vara . Vauhini . 2015-08-04 . What’s the Right Way to Teach Civics? . en-US . The New Yorker . 2023-07-30 . 0028-792X.
  6. News: Oklahoma tournadoes: 2 $5,000 scholarships planned for students affected by tournadoes. The Oklahoman. July 2, 2013.
  7. News: Discover Scholarships that Celebrate America. 18 July 2014. U.S. News & World Report. July 4, 2013.
  8. Web site: Guilfoile. Lisa. Civic Education and Patriotism: Joe Foss Institute is Getting it Right. National Center for Learning and Civic Engagement. 18 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140724215452/http://www.everystudentacitizen.org/2014/05/civic-education-and-patriotism-joe-foss-institute-is-getting-it-right/. 2014-07-24. dead.
  9. Web site: Wong . Alia . 2015-09-17 . Is the U.S. Citizenship Test the Best Way to Evaluate Kids' Civic-Mindedness? . 2020-08-06 . The Atlantic . en-US.
  10. News: Nowicki. Dan. Charles Krauthammer, Carl Bernstein to headline event. 18 July 2014. Arizona Republic. March 30, 2014.
  11. News: Kennedy. Erin. Valley Benefits: Joe Foss Institute Gets $1.5 Million. 18 July 2014. Phoenix Business Journal. December 11, 2011.

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