ACTA in the NewsCivic Literacy
Most college students ignorant of American democracy, survey finds
An academic survey shows that, like a 1960 hit song, college students don’t know much about history … or civics, government or politics...
Steve McGuire is the Paul & Karen Levy Fellow in Campus Freedom at the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (goacta.org)
We’ll discuss how much (or rather how little) college students know about the basic of American citizenship.
This discussion aired on The Ross Kaminksky Show on July 24, 2024.
An academic survey shows that, like a 1960 hit song, college students don’t know much about history … or civics, government or politics...
Worried about free speech at your alma mater? You are not alone. Alumni across generations share grave concerns about the state of civil dialogue and free speech in higher education. Yet, effecting real, lasting change is challenging. What proves successful at one institution may not necessarily work at another. Student attention is difficult to catch […]
A new survey shows college students know just about nothing about their country. When asked about the nation’s history, its leaders, and...
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