As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the milestone offers more than a moment for celebration. It is also an ...

A Democratic senator has introduced bills to boost hands-on civic learning and create a national civics curriculum.

In a year when we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, we are also contending with deep and disturbing political divisions.

Young people today are experiencing civic apathy. National research shows declining trust in government. A 2025 report from the Pew Research Center on civics learning and engagement shows “nearly a ...

Sheridan High School social studies teacher Michael Thomas said the whole premise of civic education isn’t just knowing ...

A core mission of nearly every college and university in the United States is to develop the best habits of good citizenship among our students.

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 ...

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the American founding, we must confront the hard truth that democracies are not self-executing. They require constant tending by informed, engaged citizens who ...

I greatly appreciated Timothy Messer-Kruse’s recent essay, “Civic Education is Back. It Shouldn’t Belong to Conservatives.” (The Chronicle Review, June 18). His history of civic education in American ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - CivicLex, a nonprofit working to strengthen civic health in Lexington, received a $1 million challenge match from an anonymous donor to create a permanent civic education ...

The Civics Seal moves the focus away from national culture wars and toward the practical work of being a "good neighbor" and community member.

"The second week of March is known as Civic Learning Week, an effort to promote the critical importance of understanding our government." ...