This document discusses the need for improved civics, financial literacy, and character education in schools. It notes that over half of students score below proficient in civics and over 90% need more career development training. The Liberty Learning Foundation was created to address these issues by developing an innovative curriculum taught through live school events to spark students' interests and allow real-world applications. Their Super Citizen program expanded across Alabama through community support and improved student test scores and behavior.
3. The Need
• More than 66% of high school students scored below “proficient” on
the last national Civics assessment; 54% of college seniors failed.
• Only 7% of high school students can be considered financially literate.
• Character Education is the “X factor” that experts in parenting and
education have deemed integral to the success of our youth.
• 81% of students believe they need more career development and real-
world learning
Sources include: National Assessment of Educational Progress, Intercollegiate Studies Institute, National
Dropout Prevention Center Network, Joe Foss Institute, U.S. Dept. of Education, numerous universities, etc.
4. Despite the Facts …
Civics, Character, Financial Literacy, and our Great American
Story were being pushed out of the classroom.
With budget cuts and emphasis on teach-to-test, success
would have to take an unconventional approach.
5. Inspiring students by creating innovative & exciting approaches to learning that will
spark or rejuvenate the American Spirit in today's youth.
Empowering students by providing opportunities for them to turn lessons learned &
inspiration sparked into actions & real life applications.
Teaching students by arming educators with free & flexible teaching tools that
create a foundation for becoming good, responsible citizens.
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LIBERTY LEARNING FOUNDATION TIMELINE
Davis Lee
(AlaTrade
Foods)
funds Honor
Flights,
licenses
Statue of
Liberty
materials for
education
Spent 2 years
researching
the need,
crafting
curriculum &
experience w/
Advisory
Board,
Colleges &
Schools
Launched a
7-state, 6 month,
56 School Tour.
Made
improvements
& additions to
curriculum &
processes.
Ran several
awareness
campaigns.
$250K infusion
to impact more
Schools and reach
communities all
across Alabama to
solidify the need
and results of Super
Citizen program.
Reached 14,000
students
45,000
students / year.
Test scores up
35%
Behavior issues
down 30%
Impact
Testimonials.
PROVEN
CONCEPT!
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8. The Lessons & The Training
Lady Liberty, Money Matters, Immigrants, American Figures, American Symbols & Monuments,
Military, Veterans, Character Ed, Voting, Government + Customized Extension Lessons
The Experience & The Results
Live Events that Increase Engagement, Retention, Grades & Community Involvement
K-2
3-5
6-8
11. Next Great Americans
Graduation Celebration
• Students Honor Local Heroes from Stage
• Students Receive a Certificate
• Entire Communities Unite & Celebrate
• Students Take the “Super Citizen” Pledge
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15. Additional Funders: Cities / Counties / County Commission / Legislative Delegations / City Council / more ...
