Even some of the most experienced civics teachers are avoiding certain topics in the classroom amid the current political climate, worried about courting controversy, according to a new, small survey ...

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 ...

As students across Nevada settle into the new school year and the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, a question arises: Are we preparing the next generation to understand, engage with and ...

Civic engagement is on a lot of Californians’ minds as thousands protested in recent weeks. Most also say kids should learn how to be engaged citizens in school, according to a new report. The ...

A recent report from the University of Southern California digs into American attitudes about civics education, breaking down the differences between Democrat and Republican adults, including ...

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The Civics Collection on PBS LearningMedia is designed to help teach middle and high school students about American citizenship, our constitutional democracy, and the complexities of our government ...

With a presidential election on the horizon and USA-boosting Summer Olympic coverage dominating the news cycle, it’s a great time to teach kids about what it means to be a good citizen. Together We ...

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 ...

This fall, as millions of students return to school and America approaches its 250 th birthday, something troubling is happening in classrooms across the country. Our civics teachers are going silent.