Americans Who Tell The Truth

On June 15, 2026, the fifth graders at Old Town Elementary School (Old Town, Maine) performed their original peace song, “The Red in the Rose.” The gymnasium was filled with students and community members. Music teacher Amanda Marquis was obviously ...

Note: This blog entry was authored by AWTT Education Director Connie Carter, reflecting on her recent virtual visit with students in Roslindale, Massachusetts.

On Friday I spent an hour talking with fourth grade students at Phineas Bates Elementary School.  They had hosted four Americans Who Tell the Truth portraits in their classroom for a month to s...

Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine is 73 years old. She has held her seat for 29 years. Graham Platner, her Democratic challenger this year is 41. She’s old enough to be his mother. Not likely, though, given their ideological, political, and moral differences. And, as far as anyone knows, she has no children.

Nevertheless, the case can be made that she create...

During the Spring 2026 term, schools working with Americans Who Tell the Truth have enjoyed energizing conversations with living AWTT portrait subjects. As these students become changemakers, they appreciate the stories and guidance offered by those paving the way for their work. AWTT is extremely grateful to the portrait subjects who have generously offered to spend time tal...