Muscle up: Expert panel discusses new civics and ‘muscular activism’ as it relates to public ed Written by A good civics education creates informed citizens (not just activists). It will recognize the importance of absolute truth and incorporate experiential...
Competency-based education during the COVID-19 pandemic Written by Overnight our nation’s schools were thrust into the seemingly untenable position of system redesign, but what seemed like a temporary crisis can now be viewed as an opportunity to think big...
U.S. History of Civics part 6: Utah’s story Written by The following essay is part 6 – the final installment – in a series that discusses the history of civics education in America. U.S. History of Civics part 1: The Founders’ vision — ‘What species of...
New Heritage Foundation National Survey Results Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks Does America’s origin story start in 1776 with the desire for independence from an overbearing king and a commitment to one day live out, politically, the inherent equality...
U.S. History of Civics part 5: The early 2000s to the year 2020 Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks The following essay is part 5 in a series that discusses the history of civics education in America. U.S. History of Civics part 1: The Founders’ vision —...