Understanding 1776
Summer Courses for Middle and High School Students
June 6 – July 7 , 2026 · Six Weeks · Live Online
The argument that made America — taught live, online, in six weeks.
Two tracks. One summer you won't forget.
1776: How a Nation Was Argued Into Existence
Grades 6-8
What does it actually take to declare independence from the most powerful empire on earth? Students will step into the debates, the doubts, and the daring decisions that built the American argument — and learn to think historically along the way.
1776: ThE CASE FOR AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE
Grades 9-12
A deeper dive into the political philosophy, the primary sources, and the human drama behind the founding.
Students will read, debate, and defend the ideas that made the American experiment possible — and learn why those arguments still matter.
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📆 June 6 – July 7, 2026
🖥️ Live Online via Zoom
⏱️6 weeks · Weekly live sessions
🏫 Charter school–friendly
👨🏫 Taught by Mr. Ed West