by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jul 23, 2020
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...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jul 17, 2020
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...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jul 16, 2020
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 —...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jul 1, 2020
U.S. History of Civics part 4: The U.S. Department of Education (as we know it) is born Written by The following essay is part 4 in a series that discusses the history of civics education in America. U.S. History of Civics part 1: The Founders’ vision —...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jun 25, 2020
Should a civics engagement project be required for a high school diploma? Written by Would you like to offer your input on the new civics engagement project pilot program that was passed during the 2020 state legislative session? This pilot project allows...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jun 11, 2020
U.S. History of Civics part 3: The ‘birth certificate’ of social studies Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks The following essay is part 3 in a series that discusses the history of civics education in America. U.S. History of Civics part 1: The Founders’...
