This year, we’re celebrating the 250 th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in a time of political division and widespread pessimism. That makes it an especially propitious moment to think ...

It’s 1779. Having broken from Britain, the American colonists are halfway through the bloody crucible of revolution and war. While Gen. George Washington concentrates his will on defeating the British ...

Civic education may be particularly impactful among certain groups who have fewer opportunities to develop civic skills outside of the classroom. Nearly 30% of students learn about civics only or ...

Gen Z was expected to be more instrumental in the 2024 presidential election than they turned out to be. Despite their active engagement in political discourse online, only 42% turned out to vote, ...

In a previous post, I wrote about civic engagement and why it’s important for youth to see themselves as change agents. Since then, we have a new presidential administration and have witnessed an ...

Gen Z was expected to be more instrumental in the 2024 presidential election than they turned out to be. Despite their active engagement in political discourse online, only 42% turned out to vote, ...

Many Americans lack basic civic knowledge, such as the existence of their own state's constitution. A decline in civic education is linked to increased political polarization, incivility, and negative ...

As California faces deep divisions, civic education for every K–12 student is vital to sustain democracy and prepare informed voters and leaders. Getty Images In a year when we celebrate our nation’s ...

Sign up for EdSource’s free daily newsletter to stay ahead of what’s changing in California education. In today’s world, the role of schools in fostering civic ...

What is the purpose of school? The college of Education is dedicated to the civic mission of public schools. It was James Madison, architect of the U.S. Constitution who said, "A people who mean to be ...