One of the best parts of raising kids overseas is the education they get outside the classroom.

They experience different cultures, hear different languages, make friends from around the world, and learn to see things from perspectives that are different from their own.

But there is one part of their education that can easily get overlooked:

U.S. history.

If your child attends an international school, they may be learning plenty of history—but not necessarily the same American history their peers in the United States are learning.

And you may not realize there’s a gap until you hear your child say:

“I don’t know.”

What might they be missing?

Depending on their school and curriculum, your child may have limited exposure to topics such as:

• The American Revolution
• The Constitution
• The Civil War
• The Civil Rights Movement
• Major American historical figures
• U.S. government and civics
• The history behind American holidays and traditions

This doesn’t mean your child’s school isn’t providing a great education.

It simply means their education is different.

And for Foreign Service and expat families, that’s something worth being intentional about.

Why does it matter?

For many families, the day will eventually come when they return to the United States.

Your child may find themselves in an American classroom alongside students who have been learning U.S. history year after year.

Having that foundation can make the transition a little easier.

But U.S. history isn’t just about keeping up in school.

It’s also about helping kids understand the country they call home—even when home is thousands of miles away.

When they know the stories behind the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, the Constitution, the Civil Rights Movement, or the places they visit in the United States, those experiences become more meaningful.

Keeping U.S. history part of your child’s education

The good news? It doesn’t have to be complicated.

You can read historical books together, visit museums and historic sites when you’re back in the States, talk about history around the dinner table, or find fun ways to explore American history online.

And that’s exactly why we created U.S. History Worldwide.

Our self-paced K–8 program was designed specifically for families living overseas who want their children to stay connected to American history.

Through interactive lessons, games, activities, stories, music, and projects, kids learn the story of America in a way that’s designed to be engaging—not just another textbook to get through.

Because your child can be a global kid AND know American history.

And someday, when they’re sitting in an American classroom, visiting Washington, D.C., or simply talking about history with their friends, we want them to have that wonderful moment:

“Wait… I actually KNOW this!”

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Ready to keep U.S. history part of your child’s education?

Your child is already getting an incredible global education. U.S. History Worldwide helps make sure American history doesn’t get left behind.

Explore our self-paced K–8 courses and see how we make learning American history engaging, interactive, and easy to fit into life overseas.

→ Help your child stay connected to the story of America. Explore U.S. History Worldwide.