The ForumCivic Literacy
Civic Illiteracy a Growing Problem Among College Students
America’s colleges and universities have historically served as the embodiment of the fundamental principles which shape America.
America’s colleges and universities have historically served as the embodiment of the fundamental principles which shape America.
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...
I am deeply grateful to the Law & Liberty editors for organizing this Forum on my essay urging the restoration of genuinely higher learning in America’s universities, especially liberal education as a civic education. I am indebted to...
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...
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