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	“The sing-along song went well with our unit on the United states and the Declaration . My kindergarten and first grade students loved the music and really picked up on the words to the chorus!” --- A teacher in Florida

Dear Teachers,

DECLARE IT! is a privately sponsored program to help educate elementary students about the significance and meaning of the Declaration of Independence. We want to help teachers and parents reverse a troubling trend among America’s students: a majority of students lack the basic understanding of civics and government and don’t know the history of our country.

DECLARE IT! supports Celebrate Freedom Week, a civic education program in Florida, Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma that educates K-12 students about the significance and meaning of the Declaration of Independence. Read more about the Celebrate Freedom Week programs in these states and and view a student produced video documentary of the history of Celebrate Freedom Week in Florida.

DECLARE IT! offers links to program resources and a free sing-along song, ‘DECLARE IT! Sing-Along’ to help students learn key words of the Declaration of Independence.

Regards,
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Jack Boyd
Celebrate Freedom: Declare IT!

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