Conservatives have long cast a skeptical eye on “action civics” in schools. The term refers to the idea that students shouldn’t just learn about citizenship in classrooms, but practice it through ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Shame on legislators for criticizing students, teachers for protests Yesterday (2/12) when leaving the Adult Living Center on ...

Need a civics refresher? How about over lunch? Eleesha Tucker is a professor of American history and civics education at Utah Valley University Center for Constitutional Studies. She also is part of ...

Stephen Miller, President Donald Trump’s White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, attempted to deliver a “civics lesson” to U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ), but his move quickly backfired, ...

In the Indy, I read with interest of protests and events, attending some to listen to participants, as I seek to figure out, if possible, what’s happening on multiple fronts. I text organizers for ...

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

MECOSTA COUNTY, Mich,. (WPBN/WGTU) - - Big Rapids High School recently hosted a special session of the Michigan Supreme Court, offering students a unique opportunity to witness the judicial system in ...