This year, we’re celebrating the 250 th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in a time of political division and widespread pessimism. That makes it an especially propitious moment to think ...

The Smithsonian’s Civic Education resource hub offers educators ready-to-use tools and inspiring stories designed to turn civic learning into civic action. Students benefit from guidance that can ...

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence, a debate has reemerged over the ...

Gen Z was expected to be more instrumental in the 2024 presidential election than they turned out to be. Despite their active engagement in political discourse online, only 42% turned out to vote, ...

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Civic education initiatives are important, but they will only be successful if professors are better prepared to teach them, and institutions provide real incentives for good instruction.

Gen Z was expected to be more instrumental in the 2024 presidential election than they turned out to be. Despite their active engagement in political discourse online, only 42% turned out to vote, ...

No nation in history has enjoyed the longevity, prosperity, and freedom that the United States has achieved over the past two ...

In a previous post, I wrote about civic engagement and why it’s important for youth to see themselves as change agents. Since then, we have a new presidential administration and have witnessed an ...