On Wednesday, the state of Idaho formed a partnership with Turning Point USA to ensure a Club America chapter exists on every state high school campus.
Governor Brad Little, together with the Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield, formally announced the partnership alongside TPUSA Chief Field Officer Andrew Sypher at the state’s capitol.
Little noted the ability of Club America to help aid students in understanding the nation’s form of government more fully.
“The mission is simple: to organize students… to support freedom and American values,” he stated. “A turning point’ means that, no matter what, you’re prepared for that: so congratulations to all of you,” he said to a nearby group of students present at the signing.
Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield commented after the governor on the significance of Club America and its many chapter members.
“What a comfort it is to know that behind me are those that are ready to step forward and to take on the leadership roles,” she said. “Our Turning Point clubs really promote and exemplify those qualities and, and, as we talk about civics and being a problem-solver, it has to start with our young people.”
Andrew Sypher commented next on the partnership’s significance, which he calls “a commitment to preserving opportunities for civil discourse, open-dialogue,” and a way to encourage any student who is interested in leading or joining a Club America chapter.
Idaho has become one of several states in the US to partner with Club America, consisting of efforts to assist chapters in forming on school campuses without administrative obstruction.
