A National Student Project for America at 250 years

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A heartfelt thank you to every student who participated in Freedom in Education’s Art & Writing Contest! We were inspired by the love of country reflected in every submission. Your voices, ideas, and unique perspectives made this contest truly special. We’re grateful to the students, families, and teachers who helped make it possible—and proud to celebrate the next generation of young Americans.

Every generation inherits the American Story and adds its own chapter.

Thank you to all who participated in helping tell America's next one!

Congratulations to Our Art & Writing Contest Winners!

Your creativity, thoughtfulness, and love of learning truly stood out. We are proud to celebrate the students who shared their unique voices and perspectives through art and writing.

Thank you for inspiring us with your talent, imagination, and reflections on what makes America special.

1st Prize Winners:

A Small Piccolo by Aashna Malhortra, Grade 5

On the Shoulders of Another by Katherine Chang, Grade 8

Belfield by Chelsea Chen, Grade 11

 

2nd Prize Winners:

The Emptiness of His Goodbye by Mateus Gurgel do Amaral Valente Shannon, Grade 4

Mayflower Compact by Arabella Rich, Grade 6

Bluebird by Amaru Mella, Grade 11

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There’s More to Come!

The creativity doesn’t end here. We’re excited to announce that a selection of these incredible submissions will be featured in a beautiful Freedom in Education coffee table book celebrating the voices, creativity, and love of country expressed by our young artists and writers. Stay tuned—we can’t wait to share it with you!

In 1776, a bold experiment in liberty began.

In 2026, we invite students to tell us what that experiment means to them.

America’s greatest story is still being written — and this generation has something to say.

Be part of history.
Be part of the 250th Anniversary.
Be part of the story.

PROJECT MISSION

Freedom in Education exists to cultivate civic literacy and foster virtue through education.

This competition advances that mission by:

  • Encouraging thoughtful reflection on America’s founding principles
  • Providing structured writing aligned with academic standards
  • Amplifying student voices in a public, educational context
  • Funding future civic education initiatives through book proceeds
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Cultivating Civic Literacy. Celebrating Virtue. Honoring America.

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