July 11, 2008
Zinn Education Project Promotes Civic Engagement with A People's History of the United States in Middle and High School Classrooms

Former student funds the distribution of 4,000 teaching packets nationwide

WASHINGTON, DC - More than 30 years after attending Boston University, one former student sought to make the work of historian, professor, activist, and best-selling author Howard Zinn part of the classroom experience for thousands of American students. Like so many who have read A People's History of the United States or heard professor Zinn speak, this anonymous student-turned-benefactor found Zinn's approach to history and civic engagement uniquely compelling. Thanks to his generous donation, two non-profits, Rethinking Schools and Teaching for Change, collaborated through the Zinn Education Project to distribute a free education packet to 4,000 middle and high school teachers across the country. The packet includes Zinn's A People's History of the United States, a teaching guide called A People's History for the Classroom, and the DVD Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train. Download Press Release to read on...