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 ...