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Iowa House passes bill mandating American government, history courses at public colleges
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (639+ words) CAPTION & CREDIT: Iowa State University campus; EQ Roy/Shutterstock The Iowa state House recently passed a bill mandating that the state's public universities add two introductory civics courses " one on American government and the other on American history. It has…...
Alaska school district disclaimer on Declaration of Independence, Constitution: We "do not endorse these materials
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (275+ words) 'Disclaimer' added to U. S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence in Anchorage SD; Libs of Tik Tok/X State attorney general says situation is "deeply concerning" The largest school district in Alaska is facing controversy after the recent revelation it had added a…...
Only 14 states require colleges to teach students about civics: report
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (822+ words) CAPTION & CREDIT: The Preamble to the U. S. Constitution; J. Helgason/Shutterstock Only 14 states require civics courses to be included in college general education programs, according to a new report by the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal released Monday." The report, "50-State…...
Only 13 states require colleges to teach students about civics: report
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (799+ words) CAPTION & CREDIT: The Preamble to the U. S. Constitution; J. Helgason/Shutterstock Only 13 states require civics courses to be included in college general education programs, according to a new report by the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal released Monday." The report, "50-State…...
Beware of educators who say we have to teach about America's flaws
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (557+ words) OPINION: Because that's pretty much ALL they do nowadays " "I love America. I love it for what it is. But I don't always love what it does. My love for my country is not based on circumstance or performance. It…...