And we had some really devastating news earlier this year, just a month or so ago, that the NAEP scores in history continue to drop, and for the first time they have dropped in civics.

Source: https://www.city-journal.org/multimedia/reclaiming-our-story

A number of studies indicate that history and civics are the subjects in which American students fare worst.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/columnists/story/2023-02-18/i-wish-you-luck-in-taking-this-presidents-day-quiz

“Barely 20% met the standard for civics.

Source: https://patriotpost.us/articles/98308-the-sad-state-of-civics-education-2023-06-23

Clint, I think for all of our listeners, probably everyone’s taken a civics class.

Source: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/08/31/thousands-of-bills-back-rooms-spending-debates-how-congress-really-works/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thousands-of-bills-back-rooms-spending-debates-how-congress-really-works

Does America have a civics deficit?

Source: https://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/new-details-on-mccarthy-s-ironclad-alliance-with-marjorie-taylor-greene-161338437672

I taught civics at Kyung Hee University in South Korea for seven years, and I was the first English-speaking civics prof at the school, and during that time it was a mandatory class for every undergraduate student.

Source: https://www.counterpunch.org/2023/08/24/teaching-civics-should-be-mandatory/

I taught civics at Kyung Hee University in South Korea for seven years, and I was the first English-speaking civics prof at the school, and during that time it was a mandatory class for every undergraduate student.

Source: https://www.counterpunch.org/2023/08/24/teaching-civics-should-be-mandatory/

I went with her as she was getting volunteer hours for her high school civics class.

Source: https://www.reporterherald.com/2022/12/31/unsung-heroes-mike-cook-builds-houses-and-helps-kids-learn-to-do-the-same/

Last week, the National Assessment of Educational Progress — the nation’s “report card” — released the results of standardized tests given last year to eighth graders across the country on civics and history.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/05/15/editorial-more-grim-news-from-nations-report-card/

Nahesi defines the “American dream” as a farce and he even endorses the political violence pursued practiced by the Black Panthers as an acceptable alternative to the non-violent protests pursued by Martin Luther King and other notable civics leaders.

Source: https://gazette.com/pikespeakcourier/letters-to-the-editor-march-15-2023/article_c208729c-bb8a-11ed-9bc1-e784d00c3620.html

Nation’s Report Card,” just 13% of eighth graders are proficient in U.S. history, and only 22% are proficient in civics.

Source: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/05/04/hes-wrong-expert-says-as-education-secretary-implies-book-banning-responsible-for-falling-civics-history-scores/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hes-wrong-expert-says-as-education-secretary-implies-book-ba

The Y&G program helps students to act as legislators where they learn policy processes, become leaders, and find their voice through this hands-on civics education program.

Source: https://myburbank.com/burbank-ymcas-youth-government-students-changing-the-world-one-bill-at-a-time/

Unfortunately, many K-12 civics teachers do not have the necessary training to succeed in the classroom.

Source: https://www.wnd.com/2023/09/plan-counter-lack-strong-civics-instructions/

While iCivics targets K-12 students, O’Connor considered the need for civics education to extend more broadly.

Source: https://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2023/12/as-sandra-day-oconnor-knew-civics-education-is-key-to-the-future-of-democracy/