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NASBE’s Standard Spotlights Ways States Can Strengthen Civics Learning
The approaching 250th anniversary of the nation’s Declaration of Independence presents states with an opportunity to inspire and prepare students to become engaged, thoughtful citizens.
read moreSix Things State Leaders Can Do to Invigorate US Civics and History Learning
Broad public agreement on what students ought to learn should propel their efforts, as should the lack of confidence in democratic institutions.
read morePreparing Students for Informed, Active Citizenship: Lessons from Illinois
Illinois Democracy Schools are a key element of the state’s comprehensive approach.
read moreFrom Symbolic to Substantive: How DC Elevated Students as Partners in Policymaking
In Washington, DC, student involvement in policymaking is more than symbolic.
read moreAlarming Achievement Data Ought to Spur Big Changes to Civics Education
State boards of education use data to drive policymaking, but achievement results related to civics are not fueling the change needed.
read moreThe Challenges of Crafting Excellence in Civics and History for All
Three authors of Educating for American Democracy revisit five aims depicted in their roadmap—and the miles to go.
read moreThe State of Youth Civic Engagement
Understanding young people’s attitudes toward democratic participation can help states summon the resolve and the wisdom to strengthen civics learning.
read moreA Broader Vision for Schools’ Role in Preparing Students to Be Citizens
Embracing a broader vision means seeing school as a civic space and the everyday experience of school as an incubator of civic knowledge, skills, and commitment.
read moreThe Science of Experiential Civics
Young people are wired for civics learning that connects them to their communities, builds their agency, and leverages relationships.
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