Education Committee
Education Outreach underscores that the role of the Education Committee IS the SAR mission: “…to honor our Revolutionary War ancestors by promoting patriotism, serving our communities, supporting education, and inspiring future generations about our nation’s founding principles.” The Education Committee acts as the promotional arm of the Council of Youth Programs, develops and manages modules for SAR University, and collaborates with the History Committee to develop content for the SAR Education Center and Museum.
What We Offer to Schools to Move the SAR Mission Forward!
- Youth Programs: Links to all the Youth Programs can be found at this link. Chapters can click each flyer and enter their contact information. These flyers are designed for teachers to distribute to parents, grandparents, and other appropriate guardians.
- Patriot Chest: One of the most effective ways chapters can move the mission forward is to participate in the SAR Patriot Chest Program. The SAR Patriot Chest Program is an interactive educational outreach initiative designed for elementary and middle school students. SAR members, dressed in 18th-century clothing, bring reproduction 18th-century artifacts to classrooms to help bring the Colonial period and Revolutionary War to life. Until the endowment is exhausted, chapters can receive a $375 reimbursement for their patriot chest. Click here to learn more about the Patriot Chest. To see a video of a sample Patriot Chest presentation, click here. Chapters can purchase pre-selected Patriot Chests from our partner at Quartermaster General. There are three kits from which to choose. Kit A = $500. Kit B = $1,000. Kit C = $1,500. Click here to go to the Quartermaster General to order kits. For more information and guidence, contact Patriot Chest Captain: Bill Dwyer (TN) (901) 230-6661
- Youth Protection Training (YPT): For ALL members who interact with Youth as part of ANY SAR activity, members must complete and report their YPT Completion Certificate every three years. This includes Youth Contests, Eagle Scouts, History Fairs, JROTC/ROTC, Awards to Sea Scouts, Time Capsule association with C.A.R. youth, Good Citizens, etc. You will find the SAR University Training Module at this link.
- The Crossing Classroom: The Education Committee has partnered with Crossing Theatrics, LLC, allowing chapters to donate the licensed right to The Crossing Classroom. The Crossing Classroom brings the American Revolution to life. Based on the writings of Thomas Paine, this inspiring, joy-filled musical learning experience integrates history, language, arts, music, and cultural studies, inviting students to step into the story, explore diverse revolutionary voices, and think critically about the ideas that still shape our nation. Timely, rigorous, and deeply engaging, The Crossing is a powerful opportunity for chapters to make a meaningful impact and promote the SAR Mission of supporting education and inspiring young minds! The publicity benefit for SAR will be significant. There are four packages: Elementary School = $297, Middle School = $497, High School = $897, District-wide = $1,497. All packages include a three-year license. All orders for The Crossing Classroom are sent to the SAR. Director of Education at the Louisville Headquarters. Learn more about The Crossing Classroom at this link.
- Declaration of Independence Sheets: An ideal way to get your foot in the door…Available from the Louisville office, 34″ x 22″ reproductions of the iconic Matlack version of the Declaration on parchment-like paper with only John Hancock’s signature. Teachers can have their students ‘sign’ the Declaration of Independence! Click here to see the SAR Outreach Declaration of Independence Sheets. Sheets are $2 each, minimum order 10 sheets (+shipping). Contact RaeAnn Sauer,
- Resources: Below are links that explain how to connect with educators and youth organizations in your state and customizable youth program templates for your chapters.
How to Connect with Educators and Youth Organizations
To promote the SAR Youth Programs to our youth, nothing is as effective as talking directly with educators, parents, or Parent-Teacher Organizations. Send respectful notes to school with your children or grandchildren for their teacher, asking for a few minutes of their time. Talk to neighbors and friends – see what teachers they might know who would be willing to give you a few minutes. Once you get your foot in the door, other teachers will talk with their colleagues. Beyond the personal connections, here are links to organizations with whom you might approach.
Click here to find HOMESCHOOL COOPs in each state from HomeschoolMom.com.
Click here to find your local 4-H Club
Click here to find your local History Day Chapter
SAR University/Funding/Youth Education Medal
- SAR University: The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution is in the process of creating a platform of training materials for all levels of the organization. To learn more, go to sar.org/sar-university
- Funding:
- o Edu Committee: To support the SAR Education mission, members can make donations to the Education Committee by clicking on the “Donate” button on SAR.org and choose “Education Committee” in the drop-down menu below the sentence that reads “I would like my donation to support one of the following:”
- o Edu Outreach: For donations to specifically support the Education Outreach effort, members can make donations at this link: https://tinyurl.com/bdf4jy48
- Youth Education Medal: The NSSAR Youth Education Medal recognizes sustained education of our youth by SAR members. The Compatriot presenting should develop and submit Presenter Data Sheets to the National Education Committee. Description and Criteria for this medal are found at this link and in Volume V, Page 49 of the Member’s Handbook.
State Education Chairs
- Communications Process: The SAR Strategic Plan outlines that all State Society Presidents should appoint a “State Edu Chair” (SEC). If no SEC has been named by the State President, the SEC’s responsibilities and communications will default to the State Secretary. The current list of SEC can be found below. To see the Job Description of the State Education Chair and to appoint a State Education Chair, state society presidents are to fill out the SEC Registration in the link below at sar.org/state-education-chair-registration-form/
- State Education Chair Directory
Youth Program Promotional Flyers
The following links provide MS Word versions of each Youth Program Flyer, which you can customize for your state society or individual chapters. These are intended to promote the youth programs to educators, parents, and youth organizations. We recommend downloading the flyers for the programs your state or chapter is offering. You can customize these documents with the contact information for your state or chapter education chair. You can then post these flyers on your state or chapter website so educators, parents, or youth organizations can download each flyer and distribute it to their students, children, or members.
SAR Middle School Brochure Contest
SAR High School Historical Oration Contest
Dr. Tom and Betty Lawrence History Teacher of the Year Award
SAR Elementary School Poster Contest
SAR JROTC Enhanced Cadet Contest
SAR High School Eagle Scout Contest
Deadlines for State Submissions to National for SAR Youth and Teacher Award Programs
Dr. Tom & Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award: February 10
Elementary School Poster Contest: June 1
Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest: February 15
George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest: February 15
Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest: May 15
National ROTC/JROTC Recognition Program: April 30
Sgt. Moses Adams Memorial Middle School Brochure Contest: June 1
Youth Video Contest: February 15
