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1+ hour, 54+ min ago  (24+ words) USA Today How civics education helps diffuse political tension in U. S. schools...

1+ hour, 57+ min ago  (595+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA "Bathed in the glare of her classroom's fluorescent lights, Kit Vontz mulled how others her age felt about the nation's future. "There's so much going on right now, and it's kind of overwhelming," Vontz, 18, recently told thesmall group…...

11+ hour, 7+ min ago  (321+ words) Rick Hess: Matthew, so what is the Knowledge Matters Campaign? Hess: How'd you get involved in this work? Hess: You recently launched a new History Matters Review Tool. Tell me about it. Hess: Who designed the tool? Hess: Who's the…...

19+ hour, 16+ min ago  (685+ words) The University of Pennsylvania's "America 250" courses celebrating the country's semiquincentennial have little to do with America, conservative analysts say. The Penn Libraries website highlights 15 courses in spring 2026 with "America 250 Themes" that students can take leading up to July 4. However, few…...

19+ hour, 49+ min ago  (476+ words) Published May. 28, 2026, 4: 45 p. m. ET | Updated May. 28, 2026 WASHINGTON " In anticipation of the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary, the U. S. Department of Education and the U. S. Department of Labor have launched the fiscal year 2026 grant competition for the American History and Civics " National Activities program. The joint…...

1+ day, 55+ min ago  (1087+ words) That is why social studies instruction matters so much. That kind of teaching does not happen by accident. It requires thoughtful planning, strong content knowledge, and a willingness to keep learning. Investing in professional learning for social studies teachers is…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (62+ words) The Valley Breeze North Smithfield Middle School hosted World War II exhibits on May 22. The event featured exhibits by the North Smithfield Heritage Association and WWII re-enactors who volunteered their time to bring the stories and heroes of WWII to…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (538+ words) TEMPE, AZ " With the school year wrapping up for K-7 students in the Kyrene School District, ABC15 wanted to follow up with one Kyrene Middle School teacher who has made it his mission to create a class that no one wants to…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (44+ words) KUOW An Ohio lawmaker wants schools to teach religion's impact on U. S. history Iran's sports minister says the country can't take part in the World Cup because of US attacks...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (390+ words) May 27, 2026 by Corinne Smith, Alaska Beacon Civics education would be included among graduation requirements for all Alaska high schoolers, under a bill passed by the Alaska Legislature in the final hours of the legislative session last week. The new requirement…...