9/11/01 Civic Education Program--An Initiative of the September 11th Education Trust/World Trade Center United Family Group in Collaboration with Taft Institute for Government at Queens College. Funded in part by the Generous Support of the ACE INA Foundation and Members of Our 9/11 Community. Read More , Join the September 11th Education Trust's Educators' Mailing List
Our Vision
The September 11th Education Trust is a nonprofit organization directed by 9/11 victims’ families, survivors, rescue workers and educators nationwide. The Trust produces comprehensive, flexible and engaging educational programs that preserve and build on the story of 9/11—the shared history, courage, compassion and unprecedented civic responses—to meet ongoing and evolving 9/11 education and civic literacy needs.
Drawing on the moving human dramas of 9/11, our educational programs will counter the cynicism and boredom that often accompany students into history and civics classes, and provide practical tools to encourage active learning and active civic involvement in our democratic society. Harnessing the lessons of 9/11 and its aftermath will translate well beyond the classroom and could be applied by our nation’s youth to lead more informed, meaningful, and productive lives.
The September 11th Education Trust will become the premier resource for 9/11 and civic literacy educational programming, serving as a living tribute to the thousands of innocent men, women and children murdered on this historic day in American history. Victims support services for the 9/11 community will continue to be provided through WTC United Family Group for as long as they are needed.
Our Mission
The September 11th Education Trust
World Class 9/11 and Civic Literacy Education Programming
Evolving from its genesis as the WTC United Family Group—one of the original and largest of the 9/11 community organizations—the September 11th Education Trust produces comprehensive, flexible, and engaging 9/11 and civic literacy education programs that protect the legacy and memory of the victims of the terrorist attacks, preserve and harness the lessons of 9/11 and its aftermath, unify and direct our nation’s youth toward informed and effective civic participation. Our lesson plans are personalized and enriched through first-hand accounts, filmed oral histories, and authentic, primary archival materials to permanently record this shared historic event in a way that is not stagnant, but inspiring and relevant to the nation’s youth.
World Trade Center United Family Group 9/11 Victims’ Support Services
An Empowered 9/11 Community of Trust and Shared Experience In an effort to meet the ongoing and evolving needs of those directly impacted by the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the September 11th Education Trust—through its WTC United Family Group program offerings—provides comprehensive year-round services for our 9/11community members—victims’ families, survivors and rescue workers across the nation—through innovative peer support programs including our September 11th/Oklahoma City Family Exchange, annual holiday gathering, advocacy on 9/11 issues, coordinated philanthropic projects to empower our community, publications and outreach, and other means of healing.
Special Announcement
Please take a moment to visit the Homefront Hugs USA web site--www.homefronthugs.com. On the site you will find links to how you and your family can support the troops and their families. Please sign their guest book and show your support of the brave men and women who are fighting for our loved ones and for all American citizens. There is a monthly Freedom Contest for military and 9-11 children, with lots of neat prizes. You can email questions to Alessandra at: HomefrontHugsUSA@aol.com
