Thanks to community sponsors Wells Fargo, McDonnell Elementary School was able to finish up their 2014 Super Citizen Program with a bang! They sang, received graduation certificates and honored local heroes from stage. It is always amazing to watch as students bring their lessons full-circle by awarding people who personify [...]
(Huntsville, AL) On Oct. 2, 2014, 150 students packed the Morris Elementary School lunch room and cheered as Lady Liberty arrived on the Next Great Americnas Tour Bus and took the stage. These 4th & 5th graders watched as Lady Liberty brought history to life and introduced the 5th graders to [...]
On Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014 50 fifth graders at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in Huntsville, AL began a program that will transform their understanding of civics, character, financial literacy and our Great American Story. Today, they were visited by Liberty Learning Foundation's Next Great Americans Bus Tour and [...]
Students, faculty & sponsors were so excited about today's Super Citizen kickoff that there was literally a cheerleading session & pep rally amidst the performance by Lady Liberty & the Next Great Americans Bus Tour! 150 4th and 5th graders from McDonnell Elementary watched as Lady Liberty brought history to [...]
On Sept. 24th, 2014, one hundred fifth graders ar Lakewood Elelemtary cheered, sang and applauded as Lady Liberty took the stage. With help from community sponsors, Wells Fargo, these students are participating in the Super Citizen Program that helps educators engage, inspire & empower students through crucial (and too often [...]
“I think my favorite part about the Super Citizen Program is it teaches children about our history. Not just facts about our history, but what makes us Americans- the core values that make us Americans.” – Terry Williams, fifth grade teacher In a huge kickoff of this year’s Super Citizen [...]
“ I hope they keep the excitement that we saw today with the kickoff,” says 5th grade teacher Jan Coryell-Mahone. “And I hope that they think deeply about Liberty and being a good citizen of America and that it continues throughout their lives.” After today’s visit by Liberty Learning Foundation’s [...]
It’s not every day that Lady Liberty visits your classroom, yet alone the mayor of the city you live in! But for this particular Huntsville City School, they received both during an event they will never forget. Liberty Learning Foundation’s Next Great Americans Bus Tour made its way to Martin [...]
Wells Fargo’s Stephen Norris and Kerry Williams immediately knew the Super Citizen Program was an exciting educational initiative they could put their support behind. With a focus on financial literacy, civics, character, careers and history Wells Fargo didn’t hesitate to donate the funds needed to place the program in McDonnell [...]
