Students should graduate from high school with a comprehensive understanding of the structure, function, and principles of American government; Students should understand the historical foundations of ...

A century ago, civics education was inseparable from the teaching of personal responsibility and virtues. Today, civics education has changed drastically—and not for the better. Some states do not ...

Starting this summer, the School of Civic Life and Leadership is offering a summer civics institute aimed at K-12 students and teachers for the first time. The institute is focused on providing ...

As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, one educational nonprofit sought to improve civics education through grants — to one teacher in each state. Geneva High School social studies teacher ...

Civics education is the study of the theoretical, political and practical aspects of citizenship, as well as its rights and duties. It is a study we should embrace with enthusiasm. Unfortunately, the ...

Education advocates are urging stronger national civics standards as new data highlights gaps in students’ understanding of American government ahead of a federal assessment update. Every four years, ...