Civics and History Education Is at a Crossroads

Student Tai Nguyen, right, works on his laptop as instructor Chaya Baras, left, helps student Kenny Scottborough, 19, navigate an online lesson at West Brooklyn Community High School in New York on Oct. 29, 2020. Kathy Willens/AP Photo

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In the current academic climate, teaching social justice has become more important than content. This is especially true in the fields of history and civic education.