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 ...

Leading providers of K-12 civics resources join In Pursuit to teach the character and virtues of America’s presidents ...

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 ...

SALT LAKE CITY — This year we celebrate the country's 250th birthday, but some Utah civics teachers are tiptoeing through lessons about the constitution because of the current political climate.

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.

"Civics for the Culture" is a lesson in energizing Black voters before and after elections. Credit: Mashable / Chelsey Hall / Fair Fight Action At this point, the general public should know that local ...

Civics textbooks sit on a shelf in an Advanced Placement social studies class at Huffman High School in Birmingham, Ala. (Julie Bennett for The Washington Post) Perspective by Jay Mathews Thoughtful ...

Amid a national push for civics education, many would-be civics reformers hope to make race a central focus. Some of the most prominent civics-reform nonprofits tout a “Lived Civics” framework, either ...

Parents say they are happy with the endeavor if freedom of expression is respected, and if the superintendent can balance his ...

The permanent exhibit in the rotunda of the National Archives in Washington, D.C., includes original copies of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Constitution’s first 10 ...