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Civic Education in a Time of Democratic Crisis

Democracy has been on the decline globally for 16 consecutive years. U.S. democracy mirrors a similar trend, with increasing public distrust in government, rising polarizations, and growing disinformation and other threats from rapid advances in technology—all of which sound the alarm bell that such division has made it difficult for diverse peoples living in the U.S. to listen to each other and find common ground. And amid these democratic challenges, the 2022 NAEP Civics assessment results show a persistently low level of civics knowledge – a warning sign that our younger generation is not adequately prepared for these complex challenges

Research, Editor's PicksRachel WolfeNovember 20, 2023civic education, democracy, crisis, American democracy education

Civic Education’s Role in Advancing Health Equity for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth

One of the most important aspects of democracy is the active participation of citizens. But what happens if you don’t see yourself as part of the change? What if you don’t believe that change towards justice and liberation can occur? What if you feel powerless?

Editor's Picks, ResearchMaria Pia TissotNovember 15, 2022LGBTQIA2S+, Health equity, civic education