Students' low scores on their knowledge of government underscore renewed need for civics classes

According to Professor Ken Dopf, a retired army colonel, only 35% of his U.S.-born students passed a quiz modeled after the U.S. citizenship test.

In states like New York, students can earn a Civic Seal of Readiness based on their performance in history and government, alongside a capstone project.

North Carolina has faced conflicts over civics education as its GOP-led statehouse seeks to limit curricula that include Critical Race Theory or Black History.

The Civics for All Course initiated by NYC's Department of Education in 2018 emphasizes the importance of encouraging young adults to exercise their voting rights.

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