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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Merisotis writes about education, human work, and philanthropy. Civil discourse, the ability to hash out differences and ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

Beads and bracelets filled the tables at the Jamaica Bay branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, but the lesson being taught went far beyond arts and crafts. What looks like a craft table is actually a ...

"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 ...

In the very subject designed to teach students how to weigh arguments, navigate disagreement respectfully, we’re leaving ...