The decline of civic education hit bottom about a decade ago and is at last on the rebound. This fact brings me hope.

Civic engagement may start with voting, but it doesn’t end there. It also involves understanding the legislative process, joining a local board or commission, figuring out which branch of government ...

A lack of civic education is making American politics toxic, leading to polarization and even justifying political violence.

“America is not perfect, but perfection is not its promise. Opportunity is. And as long as we remain faithful to that idea, the American Dream will endure.” So wrote a high school student from ...