Are Civics Lessons a Constitutional Right? These Students Are Suing for Them
A federal lawsuit could challenge a 45-year-old ruling that equal access to a quality education is not guaranteed by the constitution.
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Students Learn to Put the ‘Civil’ in Civil Discourse
In an age of political divisiveness, teachers are finding ways to teach students how to have calm, reasoned discussions about hot-button issues.
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States are turning to civics education in an effort to produce informed and active citizens.
Read MoreNew York City High Schoolers Get Their Day in Court
A new civic-education project in a Manhattan federal courthouse gives teenagers a positive experience with the law.
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How does action civics work in practice? Students work in teams to choose an issue they care about and conduct their own research and analysis to deepen their understanding.
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