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Leading the Charge on Civics Education

Leading the Charge on Civics Education
A U.S. flag hangs in a classroom as students work on laptops in Newlon Elementary School in Denver, Colo., in a file photo. David Zalubowski/AP Photo
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The need for stronger civics instruction has never been clearer. As recently released test scores revealed, American students simply do not possess the civics knowledge they need to become thoughtful and engaged citizens. Knowledge of basic facts is important; knowledge of our nation’s story and founding ideals—which gives meaning to these facts—is more so.
Thomas Kelly
Thomas Kelly
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Thomas Kelly is vice president of Civics Initiatives at the Jack Miller Center, a nationwide network of scholars and civics teachers dedicated to passing on the American political tradition.
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