https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/civics Civics en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:30:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-national-civics-test-is-getting-an-update-heres-what-teachers-want-on-it/2026/09 The nation's report card is updating its 8th grade civics exam for the first time in 30 years. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:30:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-national-civics-test-is-getting-an-update-heres-what-teachers-want-on-it/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-9-11-still-shapes-schools/2026/09 Schools feel the ripple effects of 9/11 in how they handle safety, student trauma, and promoting patriotism. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:08:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-9-11-still-shapes-schools/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/most-schools-report-teaching-civics-but-hands-on-lessons-arent-as-common/2026/07 Only 13% of district leaders say their schools require "experiential" civics learning. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:12:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/most-schools-report-teaching-civics-but-hands-on-lessons-arent-as-common/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-you-can-teach-students-to-be-more-grateful/2026/07 When students learn to look for the good, they’re building far-reaching habits. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:46:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-you-can-teach-students-to-be-more-grateful/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-america-at-250-our-classrooms-are-too-quiet/2026/06 Respectful disagreement is an essential habit for self-governance. Can schools recover it? Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:00:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-america-at-250-our-classrooms-are-too-quiet/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/patriotism-debates-in-american-classrooms-a-timeline/2026/06 Those debates are heating up again as America's 250th birthday looms. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:27:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/patriotism-debates-in-american-classrooms-a-timeline/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-reading-scores-are-awful-can-teaching-history-help/2026/05 A curriculum expert explains why teaching context is key to student learning. Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-reading-scores-are-awful-can-teaching-history-help/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-you-should-turn-students-into-detectives-heres-how/2026/05 The case for bringing inductive learning into your classroom. Fri, 22 May 2026 16:10:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-you-should-turn-students-into-detectives-heres-how/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-only-national-civics-test-dates-back-decades-what-aspects-need-to-change/2026/05 The test needs to factor in more recent developments such as the widespread use of social media. Thu, 21 May 2026 19:48:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-only-national-civics-test-dates-back-decades-what-aspects-need-to-change/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/naep-civics-tests-could-expand-to-offer-state-by-state-results/2026/05 The first-ever state-by-state civics results are on the table, as is a new framework for the exam. Mon, 18 May 2026 20:51:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/naep-civics-tests-could-expand-to-offer-state-by-state-results/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/is-the-court-system-fair-what-students-want-to-know-about-the-justice-system/2026/03 Chicago high schoolers asked a panel of Illinois judges how they decide tough cases. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:03:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/is-the-court-system-fair-what-students-want-to-know-about-the-justice-system/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-new-bill-calls-for-a-model-civics-curriculum-at-a-polarized-moment/2026/03 A Democratic senator has introduced bills to boost hands-on civic learning and create a national civics curriculum. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:56:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-new-bill-calls-for-a-model-civics-curriculum-at-a-polarized-moment/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-what-is-civic-hope-and-why-should-schools-care-about-it/2026/03 Cynicism and gloom are not a recipe to promote voting and good citizenship. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-what-is-civic-hope-and-why-should-schools-care-about-it/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-third-of-civics-teachers-have-changed-lessons-for-fear-of-political-backlash/2026/03 Teachers still face pressures from the legislative push to ban "divisive concepts" in the classroom. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:17:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-third-of-civics-teachers-have-changed-lessons-for-fear-of-political-backlash/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-makes-for-a-good-social-studies-curriculum/2026/03 A new curriculum review tool makes the case for elementary schoolers to learn more history. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:01:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-makes-for-a-good-social-studies-curriculum/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/america-is-turning-250-heres-how-teachers-are-covering-this-big-birthday/2026/02 At a lesson-writing workshop, teachers discussed how we should interpret founding principles today. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:13:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/america-is-turning-250-heres-how-teachers-are-covering-this-big-birthday/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-civil-society-is-withering-how-to-help-schools-restore-engagement/2026/02 Can a new wave of initiatives stem the trend of isolation? Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-civil-society-is-withering-how-to-help-schools-restore-engagement/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/quiz-yourself-how-polarized-do-you-think-educators-are/2026/01 The EdWeek Research Center examined the degree to which K-12 educators are split along partisan lines. Quiz yourself and see the results. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:53:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/quiz-yourself-how-polarized-do-you-think-educators-are/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/theres-a-firehose-of-information-talking-to-students-about-minneapolis/2026/01 Find curated coverage on discussing confusing, scary, or politically charged topics in the classroom. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:45:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/theres-a-firehose-of-information-talking-to-students-about-minneapolis/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-value-patriotic-education-more-than-most-americans/2025/11 Nearly two thirds of teachers favor presenting America as "fundamentally good." Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:10:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-value-patriotic-education-more-than-most-americans/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/5-big-ideas-that-will-define-the-future-of-education/2025/10 With massive federal changes and looming questions about AI, K-12 education is at a crossroads. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:51:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/5-big-ideas-that-will-define-the-future-of-education/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/educators-political-preferences-dont-always-reveal-their-k-12-positions-in-charts/2025/09 Teachers and school and district leaders share their opinions on a host of hot-button issues. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:12:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/educators-political-preferences-dont-always-reveal-their-k-12-positions-in-charts/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-educators-can-teach-civics-in-todays-political-climate/2025/09 Experts share tips on ways to approach civics education with civility and critical thinking. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:31:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-educators-can-teach-civics-in-todays-political-climate/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ed-dept-will-emphasize-patriotic-education-in-grant-competitions/2025/09 A new civics coalition and proposed grant priority emphasize teaching "American values." Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:28:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ed-dept-will-emphasize-patriotic-education-in-grant-competitions/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-some-civics-educators-are-afraid-to-teach-their-subject/2025/09 "They just don’t know in this new environment what they can and can’t say," said one civics education expert. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-some-civics-educators-are-afraid-to-teach-their-subject/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/big-ideas-to-drive-educations-future Political, technological, and economic changes are hitting schools hard this year. How can educators make sense of it all? Mon, 08 Sep 2025 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/big-ideas-to-drive-educations-future https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/students-have-questions-about-our-democracy-is-civics-class-up-to-the-task/2025/09 How today’s messy political realities are crashing against traditional civics education. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/students-have-questions-about-our-democracy-is-civics-class-up-to-the-task/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-what-should-civics-instruction-look-like/2025/08 States should take four policy actions for a rigorous approach to civics in the classroom, an educator explains. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-what-should-civics-instruction-look-like/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-hands-on-lesson-in-civics-sees-surging-student-interest-in-the-age-of-trump/2025/08 The American Civil Liberties Union sees interest spike in its student advocacy institute, while conservative groups have their own programs. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:46:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-hands-on-lesson-in-civics-sees-surging-student-interest-in-the-age-of-trump/2025/08