Thomas Paine's Common Sense was published in 1776 and helped change the course of American history.

Join In Pursuit for a live Substack conversation marking its 250th anniversary with @jimambuske.bsky.social and @lmchervinsky.bsky.social

🗓 Monday, January 5 at 7:30 PM ET

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Colleen Shogan writes in @the74.bsky.social
about revamping civics education for a digital world and the importance of teaching students to recognize disinformation and engage online responsibly.

Colleen Shogan speaks with Pittsburgh NPR about In Pursuit and making the 250th anniversary a moment of shared history.
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Colleen Shogan writes in The Free Press about where American democracy still works: in the everyday cooperation happening in schools, taverns, libraries, and neighborhoods across the country.

Colleen Shogan joined TribLIVE to discuss In Pursuit’s upcoming slate of 70 presidential leadership essays launching this Presidents Day, outlining how each piece distills one clear lesson drawn from 250 years of American leadership.

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As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, In Pursuit and partners across education and history are reflecting on what this milestone means, and what comes next.

What does America’s 250th anniversary mean for teachers, students, and civic life?

Join Colleen Shogan, Sharon McMahon, and Louise Dubé (@icivics.bsky.social) for a Live Substack Conversation this Wednesday, October 22 at 7 PM ET.

In the months leading up to the full In Pursuit launch in 2026, we’re sharing essays from contributors reflecting on leadership, memory, and the American story.

Today, Dr. Colleen Shogan offers “Haunted Washington,” exploring how the echoes of our past still move through the nation’s capital.

As America approaches 250 years, Young Washington revisits the origins of its first leader and the early tests that defined his character.

The film opens in theaters July 3, 2026.

In Pursuit is a new national project working to make history clear, credible and relevant for everyone– from students to citizens of all ages.

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Introducing In Pursuit — a new national project exploring lessons from our Presidents and First Ladies as America approaches its 250th year.