Here are recommended reads about the United States — perfect for the history buff on your gift list, or anyone looking to learn more about how the U.S got to where it is today.

It began with The Putney School in the 1930s, one of the earliest American schools built around progressive ideals: experiential learning, farm-based education, democratic governance and a belief in ...

This film is suffering from vinegar syndrome. The film "Section Sixteen" explores the history of education in America, beginning with the early settlers who prioritized survival over learning. It ...

1. Introduction: applying history to education today -- 2. Shaping the schools: philosophical and psychological foundations -- 3. American education: our European heritage and the colonial influence - ...

This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here. The past decade may rank as one of the worst in the history of American education. It marks a stark reversal ...

Richard Stengel is the former Editor of TIME, an MSNBC analyst, and the author of Information Wars: How We Lost the Global Battle Against Disinformation. President Donald Trump says he is preparing an ...