Cultivating Student Growth Through History
The Story of America
Take your students on an interactive U.S. History adventure. The Story of America is a standards-aligned digital program where middle and high schoolers don’t just learn history—they master it.
Featuring stories from Dr. William J. Bennett’s best-sellers, America: The Last Best Hope and The Book of Virtues, it’s history like never before.
Bring History to Life
Make U.S. History more than just a subject.
Turn history into an interactive experience where students don’t just learn—they engage, explore, and truly connect with it.
New This Fall: Benchmark Assessments
Get real-time data with auto-scored, quarterly evaluations. Instantly track student progress, spot gaps, and fine-tune instruction—all in one go.
It’s the clearest, quickest way to know exactly where your students stand and how to keep them on track.
Learn History, For Real
U.S. History isn’t just read—it’s explored. With interactive lessons, maps, and primary sources, students dig into the past, analyze it, and see its impact today.
Every lesson is crafted to deepen understanding and drive real learning, all while building stronger literacy skills.
31 Action-Packed History Units
From the Pre-Columbian Era to today, The Story of America covers it all. With 31 interactive units take a deep dive into the most pivotal moments in U.S. history.
Unit 1: The Americas Before Columbus
Unit 2: The Age of Exploration
Unit 3: The Colonization of America
Unit 4: The Road to Revolution
Unit 5: The American Revolution
Unit 6: The New Nation
Unit 7: Challenges of the New Republic
Unit 8: Moving West
Unit 9: Growth and Division
Unit 10: Abolitionists and Social Change
Unit 11: The Civil War
Unit 12: Reconstruction
Special Unit: The Constitution
Special Unit: Social Studies Skills
History Meets Literacy
Smarter Learning, Faster Progress
The Story of America blends history with essential reading and writing practice. Students dive into analysis, summarization, and research—all connected to the history they’re exploring.
The outcome? Sharper skills and faster growth.
Get Ahead with Data That Matters
Personalized learning drives growth, and assessments put you in control. With instant insights and detailed reports, you can make smart decisions.
Track individual progress or compare district-wide results—it’s all clear, and so is the path to student success.
District & School Benefits
Maximize Student Growth
History and literacy go hand-in-hand, pushing students toward higher proficiency.
Drive Better Outcomes
Boost graduation rates and keep students on the path to success with personalized learning.
Data That Matters
Make strategic, real-time decisions with actionable insights from Benchmark Assessments and reporting tools.
See It In Action
Want to bring history to life in your school? Request a demo of The Story of America to see how it boosts engagement, deepens understanding, and drives growth in U.S. history across your district.