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Civics Bowl, a new quiz show that debuted May 2 on KSPS in Spokane, Wash., offers a new take on high school academic contests airing on many public TV stations. Created through a collaboration with ...

A majority of Americans from all backgrounds struggled to come up with the correct answers in a quiz about American history by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI). More than 2,500 randomly ...

Recently released results on the National Assessment of Educational Progress test—also known as the “Nation’s Report Card”—mark the first time that 8th grade civics scores declined in nearly 25 years.

After pressure from state lawmakers, the Kansas State Department of Education will trial a civics test for high school seniors next school year. The pilot civics test could pave the way for a required ...