Civic education empowers us to be more informed, active citizens. Learn why civic engagement and education is so important for not only Hispanics, but all Americans in our latest Hispanic Heritage Month episode.

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Despite language and socioeconomic barriers, Hernan Sanchez has been interested in the American school system and education in general from a young age. Listen as he explains the importance of education in his personal experiences and how his experiences have supported his career thus far!

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In our next Hispanic Heritage Month podcast, Hernan Sanchez shares about his family and what it was like to grow up as a first-generation American. Listen to learn more about his experiences!

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In this episode, Hernan Sanchez discusses some of the various ways that Hispanic cultures enrich the United States. He also explains the difference between the terms Latino and Hispanic, an important distinction in these conversations. Listen for more!

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Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month. During that time, we celebrate the histories, cultures, and also the contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from places like Spain, Mexico, The Caribbean, and Central and South America. Listen as Hernan Sanchez, Coordinator of National Programs for the Center for Civic Education, explains more about the importance of this celebration!

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Ratifying the Constitution was no easy task. It took several compromises, primarily between Federalists and Anti-Federalists, to reach a document that all the original states could agree upon. Learn about the rough road to ratification in this podcast.

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In the final episode of our series with Dr. Scott Casper, we ask him what are the strengths and weaknesses of a government with separated branches vs. a parliamentary system?

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While the Constitution is now the respected foundational document for the United States, we ask Dr. Casper: What were the principal objections of opponents of the Constitution?

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Why did the Founders spend more time dealing with the legislative branch than the executive branch? Find out in today's episode from the We the People Open Course featuring Dr. Scott Casper.

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In this episode, Dr. Scott Casper of the American Antiquarian Society assesses the system of separated and shared powers created in the U.S. Constitution.

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