Most students in U.S. schools are getting some civics lessons before they graduate—but their schools may not be offering many ...

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 ...

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 ...

When Gary West taught elementary school social studies two decades ago in a suburb of San Antonio, he wasn’t afraid to take his lessons beyond the bounds of the textbook. West wasn’t told to steer ...

At the start of class, Logan Ridenour reminded the high school juniors of the ground rules for discussing the Capitol riot: Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and everyone should be a ...

About 40 South Carolina middle and high school social studies teachers are spending part of their summer out of the classroom ...

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 ...

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.

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.