I recently wrote the lead article for the Calvert Marine Museum newsletter, The Bugeye Times, entitled "Why Teach History" and sighted the Roots of a Nation program as one response to what appears to be a slackening of emphasis within the public school curriculum. I thought you might be interested in reading it. You can access it on our website: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/bugeyetimes/SP2011.pdf Sherrod Sturrock Deputy Director Calvert Marine Museum