To help social studies teachers prepare students for civic life after high school, the Nebraska Department of Education has come up with a draft definition of “civic readiness.” Under the definition, ...
Civics is not about boosting national pride or fueling shame. It should ask students to stop, think, and argue — and appreciate how others might differ. Jeffrey Edward Green is professor of political ...
LINCOLN — Members of the Nebraska State Board of Education heard a hail of criticism Friday of a proposed definition of “civic readiness” for students. After 45 minutes of testimony, two of the ...