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Civics Crisis in America's Classrooms | Dayton News
New polling reveals a troubling gap in young Americans’ grasp of foundational civics, with fewer than 10% naming all five First Amendment freedoms and a third unable to identify the three branches of government. Alarmingly, many college students believe violence is acceptable to silence opposing views—highlighting a crisis in civic education that’s eroding the ability to defend democratic rights. Experts argue this isn’t just about memorizing facts, but about empowering citizens to participate meaningfully in a republic. States like Florida are responding with mandatory civics courses…
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