So, first off, before we start, I want to build some context for my talk. Can you please raise your hand if you can name all three branches of US government. Cool.Take a look around, see whose hands are raised. No shame if they're not. No problem at all.Uh, but real quick, for those whose hands are not raised, I would be remiss if I don't take the opportunity to remind you all what the bridges are real quick. legislative, executive, judicial. Keep that in your mind.Uh anyway, back to the main point. If your ...

Civic Education Crisis - Civic education requirements in schools have been steadily declining over the past four decades [5] - Only nine schools plus DC require a full year of civic graduate, 30 require just one semester, and 11 have no civics requirements at all [5][6] - Over 40% of young people could not correctly identify all three branches of government [7] - Over 70% of young people reported that they have encountered misinformation online and haven't been able to distinguish between that and credible sources [8][16] Impact of Civic Education - Students who receive a comprehensive civic education are 33% more likely to advocate for civics in their adult lives [11] - Civic knowledge and community engagement helps address systemic failures in society and often improves lives [14] - Over 70% of young people reported spotting misinformation online, yet only 40% felt confident in their ability to identify it [16][17] Proposed Solutions - Schools can partner with organizations like the Bill of Rights Institute and the Center for Civic Education to amplify student voices beyond the classroom [20] - Treat civic education as seriously as math or STEM, demand it, fund it, and make it the norm, not the exception [22] - Give the next generation a road map because civic education is not just something that we inherit, it is something that we choose to preserve [23]

The revival of liberal education in the guise of “civic” or “classical” education is a good thing for America, says @adwooldridge (via @opinion) https://t.co/6cZ4hbElrS ...