History channel offering series to schools

AP – “The History channel says it will give a free DVD copy of its sprawling 12-hour series on American history to any school in the country that wants one. The network is launching a broad educational outreach to accompany “America The Story of Us,” which premieres April 25. Before the series starts, it will mail posters, a teacher’s guide and family viewing guide to 35,000 high schools and middle schools.”