Survey Finds The Public Lacks Knowledge of State Government
A national survey this past year showed how in the dark many people are when it comes to understanding who runs their state government and what they’re up to.
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Math And Science Can’t Take Priority Over History And Civics
Maybe history, geography and civics can’t be combined into a catchy acronym like STEM (suggestions, anyone?), but if we want our democratic system of government to survive and flourish, those are the subjects we need to prioritize.
Read MoreCivics Education Makes Come Back
Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow said she has heard from Wyoming citizens and educators who are concerned about how well prepared students are to be civically engaged as adults.
Read MoreTeens who volunteer and engage in civic life are healthier, aim higher in education
The survey showed that teens with high levels of civic efficiency are more likely to report- good health than low civic efficacy.
Read MoreNew State Law Requires Civics Education in Middle and High School
State lawmakers and education officials are taking a two-part approach to bring discussions like this one to every history and social studies classroom in Massachusetts.
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