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 ...

Two-year investment will grow experiential Camp O'Connor USA and the online Ambassadors Civics & Debate Club, with ...

Young people today are experiencing civic apathy. National research shows declining trust in government. A 2025 report from the Pew Research Center on civics learning and engagement shows “nearly a ...

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 ...

A Democratic senator has introduced bills to boost hands-on civic learning and create a national civics curriculum.

As the nation approaches its semiquincentennial, educators and political leaders have amped up talk about the need for civics ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis and some districts see civic education one way. Students think they’re missing core American principles.

Our collective future depends on what is happening in our classrooms. That’s not exaggeration — it’s fact. Because the lessons taught there shape how young people see their place in the world — and ...

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the milestone offers more than a moment for celebration. It is also an opportunity to reflect on one of the most important responsibilities of ...

After a terror attack by a naturalized citizen, a judge argues for stronger civics education to renew America's spirit.

New FSU program blends civic education with real world skills Florida State University’s Institute for Governance and Civics ...

The Civics Seal moves the focus away from national culture wars and toward the practical work of being a "good neighbor" and community member.