The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The United States spends $54 per student on those subjects, but only 5 cents per student on civics education. It has become fashionable to say we should prioritize civics education in schools. They cite the low number of Americans who know all three branches of government. These arguments often use statistics. Because it does.

Civics 143

Civics Economics History Government 143

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 7, 2025

Its a very delicate instrument, said conservative education commentator Chester Finn, who formerly chaired the governing board that oversees the assessment. The threat to NAEP began with Elon Musks Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in February. Risky things are happening. Its going from bad to worse.

Government 139

Government Civics Research History 139

Diane Ravitch

DECEMBER 30, 2024

These people hope he wont do exactly what he said he would during the campaign and has been focused on during his transition with programs like the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musks DOGEcut government spending that they depend on. Voters who lack the backbone of a solid education in civics can be manipulated.

Civics 111

Civics Education Political Science Government 111