US Edition
Published • loading... • Updated
National Constitution Center and ASU Debut Online Course on Happiness, Virtue, and the American Founding
The course reframes 'pursuit of happiness' as virtue and character, featuring classical virtues through Founders' lives and preparing content for schools, National Constitution Center said.
- On Feb. 18, 2026 the National Constitution Center and Arizona State University launched What the Founders Meant by Happiness: A Journey Through Virtue and Character in Philadelphia.
- The course aims to show that the Writers of the Declaration meant happiness as seeking to be good, emphasizing virtue and character, not just feeling good.
- Alongside educator cohorts, modules examine virtues through figures like George Washington, Phillis Wheatley, and Abraham Lincoln, with Ted Cross noting `Principled innovation is one of our nine design aspirations or organizational values at ASU.`
- The Center says the course expands its suite by offering adults a clear way to study self-government and virtue, and it will soon be adapted for middle and high school classrooms through Constitution University with educator cohorts.
- Ranked 'Most Innovative School' by U.S. News & World Report, ASU supports the Center's goal to expand access and reach diverse learners, leveraging its innovation record.
Insights by Ground AI
13 Articles
13 Articles
National Constitution Center and ASU Debut Online Course on Happiness, Virtue, and the American Founding
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Constitution Center, in partnership with Arizona State University, today officially launched a new online course: What the Founders Meant by Happiness: A Journey Through Virtue and Character. The free, non-credit course guides…
Coverage Details
Total News Sources13
Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Left
46% Left
L 46%
C 36%
R 18%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
