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What Your State Is Doing To Beef Up Civics Education

Many states are focusing on expanding civics education in schools to combat the current political climate and improve civic engagement.
#electoral-college

The world is trying to make sense of the U.S. electoral college

The U.S. electoral college system can be confusing for international audiences, as the candidate with the most votes does not always win.

So How Does the Electoral College Work, Again?

The Electoral College is a complex system that determines the U.S. presidential election outcome.

The world is trying to make sense of the U.S. electoral college

The U.S. electoral college system can be confusing for international audiences, as the candidate with the most votes does not always win.

So How Does the Electoral College Work, Again?

The Electoral College is a complex system that determines the U.S. presidential election outcome.
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#democracy

In this school's election, it's pizza vs. chicken nuggets, with democracy as the winner

The library at Salt River Elementary School fosters civic engagement by involving students in a voting process focused on their favorite school lunch.

How one preschool uses PAW Patrol to teach democracy

Preschools are introducing civics education to young children through activities like voting, aiming to build foundational citizenship skills.

In this school's election, it's pizza vs. chicken nuggets, with democracy as the winner

The library at Salt River Elementary School fosters civic engagement by involving students in a voting process focused on their favorite school lunch.

How one preschool uses PAW Patrol to teach democracy

Preschools are introducing civics education to young children through activities like voting, aiming to build foundational citizenship skills.
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I don't want to revisit the time and the fallout of the voice referendum. But we cannot maintain the status quo | Celeste Liddle

The failure of the voice referendum emphasizes the need for ongoing discussions about Indigenous rights in Australia.
Misinformation significantly impacted public perception and understanding during the referendum.

Sharon McMahon Did Not Plan to Be America's Government Teacher

Sharon McMahon successfully turned her simple civics explanations into a vast educational platform, demonstrating the demand for accessible, nonpartisan political content.

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

Many U.S. students struggle with basic civics knowledge, highlighting deficiencies in current education systems.

Do you know the 3 branches of US government? Many don't, leading to a push for civics education

Many U.S. citizens lack basic civics knowledge, prompting a call for enhanced civics education in colleges to strengthen citizen engagement.

Do you know the 3 branches of US government? Many don't, leading to a push for civics education

Civics education is essential for informed citizenship, yet many students lack basic knowledge about government structures.

New York Law School sheds light on enormous impact of state law on NYC life

Expanded programming at New York Law School's center aims to enhance public understanding of the interplay between city and state law.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.
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