Efforts to participate in civics education can inspire us as we work toward a more perfect union. According to several national indexes and surveys, confidence in state courts is declining nationally.

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 ...

The Desert Sun’s recent reporting by Tom Coulter about Californians wanting more civics courses for young people, “Amid growing polarization, most Californians want to see stronger civics courses for ...

Perhaps at no moment in recent American memory has a widespread understanding of civics been more important. But the signs are not good. Recent surveys indicate that fewer than half of American adults ...

This story was originally produced by the New Hampshire Bulletin, an independent local newsroom that allows NHPR and other outlets to republish its reporting. For the group gathered around a ...

To some, civics is about knowledge – knowledge of our system of government, its philosophy, origins, and operations. To others, civics is about action – getting involved in local issues or advocating ...

The Will Rogers Memorial is offering educators short, online civics lessons using the words of Oklahoma’s Favorite Son. Will Rogers took his comedy act to Congress at a time when everyone could laugh ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

Policymakers see the country’s 250th anniversary as a chance to bolster civics education. Educators say they face challenges ...