The teaching of civics in schools has been on the decline for decades. A shift in focus to math and reading, coupled with a hesitance to wade into potentially divisive issues in the classroom, can ...

Civics education is the study of the theoretical, political and practical aspects of citizenship, as well as its rights and duties. It is a study we should embrace with enthusiasm. Unfortunately, the ...

Education advocates are pushing for stronger national civics standards as data shows most U.S. students lack a basic ...

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – Teachers from elementary school through college are telling students how to distinguish between factual and fictional news – and why they should care that there’s a difference.

Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas. She annouced the launch of the new Power of Civics online learning platform at the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven on Monday. Connecticut’s ...

As America marks its 250th anniversary, Wisconsin must invest in the next generation to secure the future of our constitutional democracy for posterity. Civic learning in our schools is crucial for ...

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Civic engagement may start with voting, but it doesn’t end there. It also involves understanding the legislative process, joining a local board or commission, figuring out which branch of government ...