TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Civic education is the cornerstone of a functioning democracy, yet recent evaluations reveal significant gaps in how it is taught across the nation. High-quality civics and U.S. history instruction is essential for developing informed, engaged citizens who can navigate the complexities of modern society.

Civics 98

Civics Teaching Civic Engagement Social Studies 98

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

Civics 127

Civics Primary Sources Civic Engagement K-12 127

TCI

OCTOBER 28, 2024

At its core, social studies aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to actively participate in civic affairs. It fosters an awareness of these critical issues and encourages students to think critically and develop well-informed solutions. The findings revealed significant gaps in state standards for civics and U.S.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Civics K-12 Geography 52