What is civics, anyway? And why should Florida schools teach it?

We asked Ryan Owens, director of Florida State University’s Institute for Governance and Civics and a political science ...
AOL

Lessons in civics are a privilege most often enjoyed by more affluent students in US schools

Americans' trust in government is at a record low. Fewer citizens participate in elections than other similarly developed democracies. To top it all off, young people have limited opportunities to ...

California teachers ‘tread lightly’ for America’s 250th as they navigate competing narratives

California is strengthening civics education as America marks it 250th birthday. Teachers must navigate a polarized political ...

In Florida schools, a debate unfolds: What does 'civics' mean in 2026?

That very question — what it means to be a civic-minded American — has long been a focal point in education debates across ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

What is fairness? NH officials wrestle with big questions as they design new civics lessons

This story was originally produced by the New Hampshire Bulletin, an independent local newsroom that allows NHPR and other outlets to republish its reporting. For the group gathered around a ...
Marketplace

Could lunchtime civics lessons help workers become more engaged citizens?

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 ...
Laconia Daily Sun

Loudon Girl Scouts experience real-life lessons in civics

LOUDON ― Girl Scouts in Loudon are getting real-life lessons in civics, even persuading their hometown to adopt a town motto.
Digital Journal

Lessons in civics are a privilege most often enjoyed by more affluent students in US schools

Why is U.S. civic education limited? HeyTutor analyzed data from Brookings to illustrate how often schools incorporate civics in extracurriculars. - Shutterstock // EF Stock Why is U.S. civic ...