Democracy requires sharing power with people you may not know, trust or agree with. Of course, there is a diversity of thought and ideals. The American Experiment is aspirational and assumes that the optimism of the human spirit propels people forward. The ultimate questions are: What does it take for a free people to govern themselves? And, are we up to the task?

Learn about the origins of the American Experiment and what it takes to be an engaged citizen in this new publication produced in partnership with the Tampa Bay Times Newspaper in Education (NIE) program. This 16-page newsprint publication is appropriate for middle and high school classrooms as well as for the general public.

Free copies are now available for the classroom as well as for public libraries. Use the form below to request yours now. For quantities larger than 250 please contact Mara Utterback at [email protected].