9/11—Twenty-five Years Later
Perhaps you, like me, have been reading the histories, reminiscences, and what-ifs of twenty-five years ago. Remembering when an act which seemed incomprehensible sliced like
September 11, 2026
What's New
AWTT at the Every Teacher a Leader Conference
AWTT Education Director Connie Carter, along with teachers Caitlin Hutt and Samantha Maheu, will be presenting at the “Every Teacher a Leader Conference” on July
July 21, 2026
Inspired by AWTT Visit, Students Write and Perform Peace Song
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.”
June 18, 2026
Susan Collins’ Baby
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
June 17, 2026
Students and Portrait Subjects Connect
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
May 19, 2026
Roslindale School Hosts Portraits of Black Women in History
Fourth graders at Phineas Bates Elementary School in Roslindale, Massachusetts, are learning about the brave suffragists and changemakers who worked to make voting rights for
May 7, 2026
Portrait of Whistleblower Erez Reuveni Unveiled
AWTT artist Robert Shetterly unveils portrait of whistleblower Erez Rauveni.
May 5, 2026
Catching Up with Jonathan Kozol
I painted Jonathan Kozol, educator, writer and champion of inner-city schools, in 2004. At that time I had resolved to paint 50 people with whom
April 15, 2026
High School Students Explore Courageous Citizens
Students at Hampden Academy in Hampden, Maine recently engaged in a collaborative, station-based exploration of “Courageous Citizens” through student artwork and four Americans Who Tell
April 13, 2026