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'History Rocks!' tour stops at Brookfield East, some voice concerns

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Published  March 6, 2026 7:26pm CST
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FOX6 News Milwaukee
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U.S. Department of Education "History Rocks!" tour stops at Brookfield East High School

The Brief

    • The U.S. Department of Education's "History Rocks!" tour stopped at Brookfield East.
    • The department said the tour is part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.
    • Some community members voiced concerns about one of the event's affiliates.

BROOKFIELD, Wis. - The U.S. Department of Education's "History Rocks!" tour is visiting schools across the country as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary. On Friday, that included Brookfield East High School.

‘History Rocks!’ tour

Big picture view:

The tour kicked off in December. The education department said its goal is "to recognize excellence in civics education and promote a shared understanding of the principles that shaped the founding and history of our nation."

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Student walkout

Local perspective:

With the visits comes some controversy. Several community members reached out to FOX6 News with concerns about one of the event's affiliates, the conservative group Turning Point USA. 

Elmbrook Schools said the district was clear with tour organizers that they would not tolerate partisan politics. 

The Waukesha County Democratic Party posted pictures on social media, saying some Brookfield East students held a walkout in response to the event.

The Source: FOX6 News requested information from Elmbrook Schools and referenced information from the U.S. Department of Education.

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