America Kicks Off the Countdown to Its 250th Birthday Party

America Kicks Off the Countdown to Its 250th Birthday Party

A year’s worth of events is designed to foster patriotism, create a more civic-minded nation, and celebrate a significant milestone. Today, America will not only celebrate the Fourth of July but will also kick off a year-long celebration leading up to the nation’s 250th birthday. The Trump administration will use the time as an opportunity to reflect on America’s history, educate citizens on constitutional principles, and build a foundation for …

State Launches Contest for Students to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday

Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on July 3, 2025 BOISE, ID – The United States has a big birthday coming up next year: 250.  To celebrate, the Idaho Department of Education is launching the Spirit of the United States monthly classroom contest. Each month, teachers can use a 10-15 minute lesson on a different American value provided by the state department before diving into a creative pursuit centered on that value.  Students can draw, writ…

State launches contest for students to celebrate America's 250th birthday

The United States has a big birthday coming up next year: 250.  To celebrate, the Idaho Department of Education is launching the Spirit of the United States monthly classroom contest. Each month, teachers can use a 10-15 minute lesson on a different American value provided by the state department before diving into a creative pursuit centered on that value.  Students can draw, write, or create a multimedia project on how they feel about the word…