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1 month ago
Social justice

Chief Justice Extols Legacy of Sandra Day O'Connor

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. praised Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's legacy as the first woman on the Supreme Court and her dedication to civics and civility.
Justice O'Connor was recognized with the Bolch Prize for the Rule of Law for her significant contributions to civics education and the public perception of judges. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Education

For Republican Governors, Civics Is the Latest Education Battleground

Florida, South Dakota, and Virginia are implementing a controversial overhaul of civics education.
Republican governors Ron DeSantis, Kristi Noem, and Glenn Youngkin are leading the revamp.
The changes include restrictions on how race and gender are discussed in schools. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Education

For Republican Governors, Civics Is the Latest Education Battleground

Several conservative states, led by Republican governors, are overhauling civics education to emphasize patriotism and restrict discussions on race and gender.
The new civics standards frame racism as a deviation from American norms and ideals, rather than a structural feature of society.
The guidelines remove or reduce hands-on activities like mock elections and debates on current events to address concerns of political bias. [ more ]
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