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The Importance of Teaching Our Children History

The Importance of Teaching Our Children History

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In this conversation, Katy McKinney, founder of Lafayette Academy, shares her journey into the world of history education, sparked by a profound lecture she experienced on American history. She discusses the importance of teaching history in schools on a daily basis, emphasizing its role if we want to cultivate informed, free-thinking citizens. McKinney highlights the value of experiential learning through field trips, which enhance students' appreciation for history. She believes that understanding history fosters family unity and civic responsibility, ultimately contributing to the preservation of the Republic.

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