Academic Renewal
ACTA Recognizes Florida Atlantic University’s Phil Smith Center for Free Enterprise as Oasis of Excellence
Washington, DC – Florida Atlantic University’s (FAU) Phil Smith Center for Free Enterprise […]
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Civic Literacy
Florida Department of Education Withdraws Rule Weakening Civics Education in Response to ACTA Challenge
Washington, DC – On August 5, the Florida Department of Education withdrew a […]
Liberal Arts
ACTA Recognizes Baylor in Washington as Oasis of Excellence
Washington, DC – Baylor University’s Baylor in Washington program has been named an Oasis of Excellence for its strong liberal arts curriculum and dedication to broadening viewpoint diversity. In 2014, the American Council of...
Princeton Professor, Joshua Katz, Recognized as 2020 Hero of Intellectual Freedom by ACTA
WASHINGTON, DC – Dr. Joshua Katz, Cotsen Professor in the Humanities and Professor of Classics at Princeton University, will be recognized as one of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni’s (ACTA) 2020 Heroes...
Civic Literacy
ACTA Challenges Florida Department of Education on the Merits of New “Civic Literacy” Test
WASHINGTON, DC—On Tuesday, May 26, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) […]
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General Education
Florida Dept. of Education Action on Civic Education is Wrong
The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) has long been impressed with Florida’s commitment to improving civic education. The state passed legislation in 2017 to address a well-documented crisis of civic understanding by mandating that students “demonstrate...
Historical Literacy
ACTA Partners with Distinguished Historian, Allen Guelzo, to Release New Publication
WASHINGTON, DC—The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) announces the release of 10 Things Everyone Should Know About American History. ACTA will mail this new publication to over 30,000 college trustees, administrators, faculty,...
Historical Literacy
ACTA Partners with Distinguished Historian Allen Guelzo to Release New Publication
Washington, DC—The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) announces the release of 10 Things Everyone Should Know About American History. ACTA will mail this new publication to over 30,000 college trustees, administrators, faculty,...
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