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How civics education helps diffuse political tension in U. S. schools
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (24+ words) USA Today How civics education helps diffuse political tension in U. S. schools...
Civics could bridge divides. Teachers fear crossing the line
1+ hour, 8+ 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…...
History Matters
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (633+ words) In this posthumous collection of thought-provoking essays--many never published before--Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and bestselling author David Mc Cullough affirms the value of history, how we can be guided by its lessons, and the enduring legacy of American ideals....
Education Department to oversee initiative promoting 'patriotism' and 'civic knowledge"
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (421+ words) WASHINGTON - The Department of Education is bringing in over 40 conservative groups to launch a civic education initiative it says will renew patriotism and increase knowledge of the nation's founding principles. The department did not specify exactly what initiatives the groups…...
UF hosts national teaching workshop on civics to increase 'informed patriotism"
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (550+ words) As the U. S. prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence next year, the U. S. Capitol Historical Society joined the universities of Florida and Central Florida for a national teaching workshop on civic education training. The historical…...