As the nation approaches its semiquincentennial, educators and political leaders have amped up talk about the need for civics ...

ALMA (KSNT) — A national tour focused on civic education made a stop in Alma on Wednesday— giving students a closer look at ...

Two distinct versions of civic education were on display at the Pasco County School Board’s recent meeting in Land O’Lakes.

Although we have replaced our jack-o-lanterns and skeletons with evergreen wreaths and festive lights, the specter of masked Halloween figures continues to haunt our community. In my leafy suburb just ...

Conservatives have long cast a skeptical eye on “action civics” in schools. The term refers to the idea that students shouldn’t just learn about citizenship in classrooms, but practice it through ...

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In my leafy Chicago suburb, on Oct. 31, our normally bustling evening of trick-or-treating was eerily quiet. Federal immigration agents' aggressive and terrifying actions on Halloween meant hundreds ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Two high school history teachers were recognized Monday for their commitments to educating students on their civic duty and empowering them to change the world. Shannon ...

New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan and Civic and Voter Education Coordinator Lily Woo ushered in Civic Learning ...

California is strengthening civics education as America marks its 250th birthday. Teachers have to navigate a polarized political environment as they guide lessons on the Constitution.

MIDDLETOWN, New Jersey (WABC) -- New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law Friday legislation requiring civics instruction at the middle school level. Currently, New Jersey is one of a minority ...