Schools serving US military families put new emphasis on Western civilization and Christianity
WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense is introducing a course centered on Western civilization and Christianity this fall in the schools it operates for military families, part of an effort by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to redirect the education system toward patriotic values and classical learning. The Department of Defense Education Activity operates about 160 schools across 11 countries…
The Department of Defense is set to introduce a new course focusing on Western civilization and Christianity in schools it operates for military families, beginning in the fall. This initiative is part of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's broader effort to infuse patriotic values and classical learning into the education system. The Department of Defense Education Activity oversees approximately 160 schools spread across 11 countries, serving around 70,000 students who are the children of active-duty military personnel or civilian service members.
Due to their unique status, these schools have been seen as a potential testing ground for implementing educational reforms, particularly by conservatives who view them as a platform to reshape the broader educational landscape. The new course will utilize a textbook published by Encounter Books, a conservative publishing company, titled "The Golden Thread: A History of the Western Tradition, Volume I: The Ancient World and Christendom."
This textbook, along with its accompanying lesson plans, has been developed in collaboration with Hillsdale College, a conservative Christian institution located in Michigan.
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