Students and a National Park Service ranger will explore A School Day in 1872, learning about life on the American frontier during the homesteading era. The program covers the requirements of the Homestead Act of 1862, why families moved west, and how homesteaders valued education — often building one-room schoolhouses before permanent homes.

Through discussion and activities, students will compare and contrast a classroom in 1872 with their own education today, gaining a deeper understanding of daily life for frontier children and the impact of westward expansion.

When: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:00am PT/11:00am MT/ 12:00pm CT/ 1:00pm ET*

Who: Open to all Braintree Academy families

Be sure to download the Venn Diagram to use with the presentation.

Questions: Contact Kendra at virtualevents.braintree@malad.us (For Idaho Families) / virtual.events@braintreed.com (For All Other States)

Link to attend will go out in your Confirmation and Reminder emails.

If you cannot attend, no cancellation is required. If a recording is available, a link will be sent to everyone who has signed up, regardless of attendance.