A proposed new definition of “civic readiness” for Nebraska public school students could be adopted without the support of a key state lawmaker. State Sen. Mike Groene, chairman of the Nebraska ...

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 ...