Submission declined on 24 January 2025 by Ktkvtsh (talk).

This submission appears to read more like an advertisement than an entry in an encyclopedia. Encyclopedia articles need to be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources, not just to materials produced by the creator of the subject being discussed. This is important so that the article can meet Wikipedia's verifiability policy and the notability of the subject can be established. If you still feel that this subject is worthy of inclusion in Wikipedia, please rewrite your submission to comply with these policies.

If you would like to continue working on the submission, click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window.
If you have not resolved the issues listed above, your draft will be declined again and potentially deleted.
If you need extra help, please ask us a question at the AfC Help Desk or get live help from experienced editors.
Please do not remove reviewer comments or this notice until the submission is accepted.

Where to get help

If you need help editing or submitting your draft, please ask us a question at the AfC Help Desk or get live help from experienced editors. These venues are only for help with editing and the submission process, not to get reviews.
If you need feedback on your draft, or if the review is taking a lot of time, you can try asking for help on the talk page of a relevant WikiProject. Some WikiProjects are more active than others so a speedy reply is not guaranteed.

How to improve a draft

Wikipedia:Contributing to Wikipedia – a basic overview on how to edit Wikipedia.
Help:Wikitext – how to use the markup
Help:Referencing for beginners – how to include references
Wikipedia:Article development – how to develop your article
Wikipedia:Writing better articles – how to improve your article
Wikipedia:Verifiability – make sure your article includes reliable third-party sources

You can also browse Wikipedia:Featured articles and Wikipedia:Good articles to find examples of Wikipedia's best writing on topics similar to your proposed article.

Improving your odds of a speedy review

To improve your odds of a faster review, tag your draft with relevant WikiProject tags using the button below. This will let reviewers know a new draft has been submitted in their area of interest. For instance, if you wrote about a female astronomer, you would want to add the Biography, Astronomy, and Women scientists tags.

Add tags to your draft

Editor resources

Easy tools: Citation bot (help) | Advanced: Fix bare URLs

Declined by Ktkvtsh 3 days ago. Last edited by Ktkvtsh 3 days ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

Resubmit

Please note that if the issues are not fixed, the draft will be declined again.

Submission declined on 23 January 2025 by Reconrabbit (talk).

This submission does not appear to be written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. Entries should be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources. Please rewrite your submission in a more encyclopedic format. Please make sure to avoid peacock terms that promote the subject.

Declined by Reconrabbit 4 days ago.

Submission declined on 11 November 2024 by Bkissin (talk).

This submission is not adequately supported by reliable sources. Reliable sources are required so that information can be verified. If you need help with referencing, please see Referencing for beginners and Citing sources.

This submission appears to read more like an advertisement than an entry in an encyclopedia. Encyclopedia articles need to be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources, not just to materials produced by the creator of the subject being discussed. This is important so that the article can meet Wikipedia's verifiability policy and the notability of the subject can be established. If you still feel that this subject is worthy of inclusion in Wikipedia, please rewrite your submission to comply with these policies.

Declined by Bkissin 2 months ago.

Comment: Still reads like an advertisement. Ktkvtsh (talk) 20:01, 24 January 2025 (UTC)

Comment: This article reads like a work that serves to promote AHEF rather than describing the organization from an outside perspective. The page should show what others have written about AHEF, not what it wants to say about itself. Recon rabbit 20:14, 23 January 2025 (UTC)

American Heritage Education Foundation

The American Heritage Education Foundation (AHEF) is a 501(c)(3)^[1] nonprofit organization based in Houston, Texas, that develops educational resources focused on America’s founding principles, history, and heritage. Established in 1994, AHEF provides free K-12 lesson plans to promote civic understanding. The organization also offers resources on America’s political philosophy, emphasizing the historical role of religious and moral values. AHEF seeks to encourage civic knowledge and engagement among students and the public.

History

The American Heritage Education Foundation was founded in 1994 by educators and civic leaders to develop educational materials on U.S. history and constitutional principles. Initially, AHEF distributed printed lesson plans to teachers and schools.

Over time, AHEF expanded its reach through partnerships with schools and educational organizations. In 2014, AHEF published The Miracle of America: The Influence of the Bible on the Founding History and Principles of the United States of America for a People of Every Belief^[2], written by AHEF President Angela E. Kamrath. This text examines the influence of religious ideas on America’s founding and is supplemented by a blog featuring essays and resources.

Digital Presence

In the 2010s, AHEF adapted its materials for digital platforms to meet the needs of modern classrooms. The organization’s website includes free lesson plans, articles, and videos, as well as online workshops and webinars designed to support educators teaching civics and history.

Mission

AHEF’s mission is to provide educational resources that promote knowledge of America’s foundational principles and heritage.

Programs

AHEF offers resources and initiatives to support teaching American history, civics, and social studies:

Lesson Plans: K-12 materials covering topics such as the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, and American symbols.
Educational Texts: The Miracle of America explores the Bible’s influence on American founding principles.
Teacher Workshops: Instructional workshops for educators on teaching history and civics.
Online Resources: Videos, essays, and lesson plans tailored for remote and hybrid learning.

Awards and Recognition

1993–2014: Recognized by Houston Independent School District for contributions to American Heritage Month.^[3]
1993: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Bronze Good Citizenship Medal awarded to Dr. Richard J. Gonzalez and Mrs. Jeannie Kamrath Gonzalez.
2002: Graphic Excellence Award from Printing Industries of the Gulf Coast for America’s Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty.
2004: American Heritage Month Exemplary Citizenship Award presented to Eugenie Gonzalez by Houston Independent School District.^[4]
2008: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Distinguished Patriot Award presented to Jack Kamrath.^[5]
2011: National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Mary Smith Lockwood Medal for Education awarded to Eugenie Gonzalez.^[6]
2017: Included in Homeschool Base’s Top 10 Best Education Websites.

References

^ Roberts, Andrea Suozzo, Alec Glassford, Ash Ngu, Brandon (2013-05-09). "American Heritage Education Foundation Inc - Nonprofit Explorer". ProPublica. Retrieved 2024-11-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
^ The Miracle of America | Kirkus Reviews.
^ White, B. (2004, October 28). American Heritage Month Proclamation. City of Houston. Retrieved from https://americanheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/docs/American_Heritage_Month_Proc_2004.pdf
^ "Eugenie Gonzalez Obituary (1912 - 2018) - Houston, TX - Houston Chronicle". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
^ Appleby, D. N. (Publisher), & Vest, S. M. (Ed.). (2008). Texan Jack Kamrath honored. SAR Magazine: Sons of the American Revolution, 103(2), 29.
^ Marketing 256, Social Media. "AHEF Co-Founder Eugenie Sampson Kamrath Gonzalez Wins Daughters of the American Revolution Award". PRLog. Retrieved 2024-11-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

[1] Roberts, Andrea Suozzo, Alec Glassford, Ash Ngu, Brandon (2013-05-09). "American Heritage Education Foundation Inc - Nonprofit Explorer". ProPublica. Retrieved 2024-11-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

[2] The Miracle of America | Kirkus Reviews.

[3] White, B. (2004, October 28). American Heritage Month Proclamation. City of Houston. Retrieved from https://americanheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/docs/American_Heritage_Month_Proc_2004.pdf

[4] "Eugenie Gonzalez Obituary (1912 - 2018) - Houston, TX - Houston Chronicle". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2024-11-12.

[5] Appleby, D. N. (Publisher), & Vest, S. M. (Ed.). (2008). Texan Jack Kamrath honored. SAR Magazine: Sons of the American Revolution, 103(2), 29.

[6] Marketing 256, Social Media. "AHEF Co-Founder Eugenie Sampson Kamrath Gonzalez Wins Daughters of the American Revolution Award". PRLog. Retrieved 2024-11-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]