How did Washington, Franklin, and Jefferson craft one of the most significant documents the world has ever seen? In this episode, hosts Jessica Dobrinsky, Chief of Staff at the Cardinal Institute, and Tiffany Hoben, Director of Education Partnerships and Strategy, explore the intellectual foundations that shaped America's Founding Fathers. 

Discover the prior thinkers and ideas that influenced the hearts and minds of the leaders who would build a nation on the principles of freedom. Jessica and Tiffany also analyze West Virginia's K-12 civics standards to examine how these foundational concepts are being taught in classrooms.