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Michigan State Launches Civics Academy | Lansing News
Michigan State University launches its first ACE Academy this summer, a bold new civics program for senior high schoolers timed with the nation’s 250th anniversary. Designed to go beyond memorizing history, the initiative combines field trips, expert panels, and real-world debates to ignite deeper understanding of how government and society actually work. Backed by federal funding for three years, the program aims to double its student count next summer—showing it’s already resonating. Led by Assistant Professor Eric Petrie, it’s not just about facts—it’s about building the next generation’s…
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