We are a national coalition of organizations and citizens dedicated to preserving and improving America’s civics education.
We are dedicated
to preserving and improving
America’s civics education.
American civics education should teach students the founding principles of the United States, the structure of our self-governing republic, the functions of government at all levels, and how our key institutions work.
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K-12 Students Deserve to Inherit an American Birthright
America needs new social studies standards, to teach our children America’s history and ideals. If education reformers don’t act now, Woke social studies standards will teach a slanderous caricature of our history…
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Civic Education Requires Liberal Education
Are liberal education and civic education related? Perhaps the immediate answer is “No.” At its best, a decent liberal education teaches students to think deeply and widely for themselves, opening…
The Declaration’s Vision Should Unite Us
Deep divisions and endless hostility – especially around the controversial topics of race and discrimination – threaten to tear our nation apart. Such serious matters must be discussed and resolved.…
The Program on Constitutionalism and Democracy Delivers a Civic Education
Civic education should supply “what students need to know to be participants in American public life,” says University of Virginia professor James W. Ceaser. But that goal is not being…
Join Us in Opposition to Action Civics
We are a group of policymakers, educators, parents, and citizens turning the tide against action civics in American classrooms. Join our coalition to learn more about civics eduction that supports productive and responsible citizenship.
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