Brookings on the Hill: Civics at 250 ^53.2%

Brookings - 6/1/2026, 4:10 PM

Appeal to Authority 53.2% - Primacy Effect 48.2% - Biased Writer Voice 46%

Civics education, once the cornerstone of well-rounded schooling, has slipped from curricula focused on preparing students for the changing economy. But experts say teaching young people how the government works and their critical role in shaping the future of our nation remains a critical step toward achieving a revitalized democracy.... more