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Strengthening Civic Education: The Role of High-Quality Curriculum and Teaching Strategies

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State Evaluations Reveal Gaps in Civics Education In 2021, The Thomas B. Fordham Institute evaluated the state-of-state standards for civics and history across all fifty states. Reviews were conducted by a bipartisan team of experienced educators with deep knowledge of the content.

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OPINION: We did not need the Nation’s ‘Report Card’ to tell us we must invest in civic education

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Yet for the first time since the NAEP began testing students on civics some 35 years ago, the country has a clear path forward to improving civics and history education. At the end of 2022, Congress grew the federal allocation for civic education from $7.75 million to $23 million.

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Elevating Social Studies with High-Quality Instructional Materials

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A National Investment in Social Studies In 2021, the Thomas B. The findings revealed significant gaps in state standards for civics and U.S. history and prompted a nationwide push for revision and improvement. The findings revealed significant gaps in state standards for civics and U.S.