2026 Annual Conference

The Paper and Panel Proposal Portal is now open for

We Hold These Truths

Liberty, Equality, and Core Texts

The Annual Conference of the Association for Core Texts and Courses

March 19 – 22, 2026

Omni Tempe Hotel at Arizona State University

 

Sponsored by:

The School for Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership at Arizona State University (SCETL)

 

Co-sponsored by:

St. John’s College Santa Fe, The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA), The Hertog Foundation, The Institute for Humane Studies (IHS), The Jack Miller Center, Liberty Fund, and the Teagle Foundation.

 

Rooted in the American experience—echoing through the Declaration of Independence, Lincoln’s addresses, and Hurston’s prose—these principles transcend borders, resonating in texts from Rousseau’s Social Contract to Gandhi’s writings on justice. We invite educators, scholars, and students to examine how core texts grapple with freedom’s scope, equality’s demands, and their interplay across time and place. As these ideas, central to America’s founding, travel beyond its shores, they spark dialogue in classrooms worldwide, addressing local struggles and global aspirations. Through keynotes, panels, and workshops, we’ll share innovative ways to teach these themes, linking the U.S. narrative to a broader human story. In a fractured world, these texts unite us, fostering critical thought and civic purpose. Join us to celebrate their power, drawing from America’s legacy to inspire universal reflection. Together, let’s carry these truths—tested in one nation—to illuminate and uplift all corners of the globe.

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Registration and Hotel Reservations will be available September 2025

For more information contact us at info@coretexts.org