Chesapeake Press

06/17/2026

The feds need a fact checker for everything.

The words about courage appear on a poster on the facade of the Office of Personnel Management. But scholars say there’s no evidence the 26th president said them.

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

Read with your kids. Please.

Researchers are warning that the U.S. is experiencing a reading recession, a slide that predates the COVID-19 pandemic.

06/13/2026

Mini tour of DC for this question!

06/01/2026

Our heroine:

Ann Patchett often finds ways to help others, whether it's promoting a fellow author's book or supporting emerging writers.

05/24/2026

The Justice Department has removed information about January 6th cases from its website, erasing history. Fight back. Teach your kids. Let Fina Mendoza help.

Teachers guide in the back of the book.

https://apnews.com/article/justice-department-capitol-riot-news-releases-purged-29c580044a9ed27b643c99feac9e2964

05/22/2026

Celebrate Day with a 10 year-old detective uncovering mysteries in the US Capitol. Spark Award winner!

05/16/2026

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1411735757648465&set=a.364681672353884&type=3&mibextid=wwXIfr

"For students in grades 5 through 8, social studies is a critical part of their educational journey, where they begin to explore history, geography, civics, economics, and culture in a deeper, more interconnected way."

Read the full position statement here: https://hubs.li/Q04gP8n60

05/15/2026

It’s a , but a great question!