TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As a result of the study, states were encouraged to: Increase attention to civics and U.S. History in elementary and middle school; also require at least one year of U.S. History and one semester of civics in high school. Provide detailed guidance in both subject areas.

Civics 98

Civics Teaching Civic Engagement Social Studies 98

ED Surge

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Fortunately, in light of democracy’s fragility, there has been a steady increase in initiatives from federal and state governments to incorporate civics education in K-12 classrooms. In 2020, California adopted a State Seal of Civic Engagement that high school students can earn upon graduation.

Civics 133

Civics Education Civic Engagement K-12 133

The Hechinger Report

MAY 3, 2023

As a country, we have not invested enough in teaching the very fundamental knowledge, skills and dispositions young people need to be informed and engaged participants in our bold experiment in self-government. At the end of 2022, Congress grew the federal allocation for civic education from $7.75 million to $23 million.

Civics 128

Civics Primary Sources Civic Engagement K-12 128