Only 38% of year 10 students reached the benchmark of knowledge on civics and citizenship required for their year level in 2019.
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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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Assistant Professor of Social Studies Education, North Carolina State University
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Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Education, University of Virginia
