Civics education is the study of the theoretical, political and practical aspects of citizenship, as well as its rights and duties. It is a study we should embrace with enthusiasm. Unfortunately, the ...

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On a recent glorious fall Sunday, I witnessed close to thirty high school students gather in the Wauwatosa West High School library. They were not there for a football game or dance, or any other ...

Virginia, Florida and South Dakota have new standards that focus on patriotism, Christianity and anti-communism. But debating current events? That’s discouraged. By Dana Goldstein Dana Goldstein ...

As Texas students return to class this fall, many will sit through civics courses without ever having a real conversation about how our government works or why it matters. And with America's 250th ...