Why surfacing primary source materials matters for the next generation

A Harvard ALI Social Impact Review op-ed by Rob Waldron explores how innovation and technology can reignite historical curiosity ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary.

By: Rob Waldron

Historiq was featured in the Harvard ALI Social Impact Review in an opinion commentary by Historiq chairman Rob Waldron on reigniting historical curiosity as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.

The piece examines declining historical literacy, the civic stakes of making history more engaging for young learners, and the emerging ecosystem of tools helping institutions expand access to primary sources.

Advances in archival processing, through platforms such as Historiq, are beginning to reduce the time required to digitize and organize historical materials, making local documents and artifacts far more accessible.

Read the full article: American Children are Falling Out of Love with History (Harvard ALI Social Impact Review).