“There is little that is more important for an American citizen to know than the history and traditions of his country. Without such knowledge, he stands uncertain and defenseless before the world, knowing neither...
Focusing on the role of higher education in preparing young Americans for citizenship, ACTA's president Michael Poliakoff speaks with Mitch Daniels.
ACTA's president Michael Poliakoff speaks with the distinguished scholar and education leader, Joshua Dunn, who took on leadership of the recently established Institute of American Civics at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville in June, 2023.
Over the last 60 years, there has been unconscionable neglect of civics and American history at both the K-12 and university levels.
Desperation and disillusionment with the political system run rampant among young Americans. Growing up in a nation characterized by political polarization and economic strife, Gen Z has been fed a hopeless narrative: problems are...
We have been here before, shocked at the level of civic illiteracy. It is clear why, finally, we must act efficiently and effectively and what actions we should take. The solutions are before...
Today, the first Monday in September is now known more as being the de facto end of summer and the beginning of football and back-to-school season. Like most federal holidays, its meaning is long...
ACTA has announced the establishment of its National Commission on American History and Civic Education.
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