The New York Times

For Republican Governors, Civics Is the Latest Education Battleground

Virginia, Florida and South Dakota have new standards that focus on patriotism, Christianity and anti-communism. But debating current events? That’s discouraged. By Dana Goldstein Dana Goldstein ...
Education Week

Civics Education Bills Are on Legislative Agendas in Seven States

While most states require students to study civics in some sort of capacity, just eight mandate a yearlong civics or government class as a graduation requirement, according to a 2018 50-state survey ...
Los Angeles Times

Do you know the 3 branches of U.S. government? Many don’t, leading to a push for civics education

BLUFFTON, South Carolina — On the first day of his American National Government class, professor Kevin Dopf asks how many of his students are United States citizens. Every hand shoots up. “So, how did ...
Forbes

Boosting Civics Lessons Helps Strengthen Civil Discourse—And Democracy

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Merisotis writes about education, human work, and philanthropy. Civil discourse, the ability to hash out differences and ...

South Carolina student wins first statewide National Civics Bee competition

Seven of South Carolina’s top middle school students put their civic knowledge to the test Thursday at the University of South Carolina, competing in the state’s first-ever National Civics Bee state ...