Joe Foss Institute

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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]

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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. [2] 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] [5]

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. [3]

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

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