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A historian of education policy says the dramatic drop in history test scores among the nation’s eighth graders was a predictable result.
Australia has a great story to tell about its democracy – recent events have shown the importance of understanding and celebrating that.
From the founding of the U.S., public schools were seen as a key way to develop an informed, active citizenry. Social studies educators struggle to achieve that goal today.
The benefits of sport for young people include not only health and enjoyment, but also an appreciation of many of the civic values and ethics that make our democracy work.
If federal and provincial governments don’t step up their commitments to teaching citizens how our governments work, social media will continue to fill in the void with misinformation.
Civics education is not boosting youth voting, volunteering or even scores on academic tests about government – and may be related to QAnon support.
Only 38% of year 10 students reached the benchmark of knowledge on civics and citizenship required for their year level in 2019.
Young voters are important to the continuity of democracy because voting at a young age leads to continued voting throughout life. This year more than most, they’ll have a hard time getting started.
Americans under 30 are far less likely to vote than older citizens. Stepping up civics instruction might help change that, a scholar explains.
Teachers grappling with how to teach current events at divisive times should emphasize history, study original sources and address polarization.
Young people have a poor understanding of Australian democracy, which must be redressed by the education system if they are to become full citizens.
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Senior Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, Monash University
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Vice-Chancellor and President, Australian Catholic University
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Senior Advisor ( Research and Communications), Australian Catholic University
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Director, Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement in the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life, Tufts University
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Deputy Director at CIRCLE, Tufts University
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Associate Professor in History, Deakin University
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Senior Lecturer in Health and Physical Education, University of Tasmania
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Lecturer in Health and Physical Education, Director of Student Engagement School of Education, University of Tasmania
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Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College
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Assistant Professor of Social Studies Education, North Carolina State University
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Associate Professor of Public Policy, Politics, and Education, University of Virginia
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Instructor in Political Science, Carleton University
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Associate Professor of Elementary Education, Mississippi State University
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Associate Professor of Education Research & Director, I-REEED, University of North Dakota
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Associate Professor of Political Science, Oklahoma State University
