"Reviving a Lost Tradition: Education Secretary Focuses on Civics in Lead-Up to US Bicentennial As the United States approaches its 250th birthday in July 2026, Education Secretary Linda McMahon is sounding the alarm on a critical aspect of American education that she believes is in decline. Civics, the study of government and citizenship, is a cornerstone of American education that has been quietly slipping from the curriculum in many schools. With the nation poised to celebrate two and a half centuries of independence, Secretary McMahon is calling for a renewed emphasis on civics education to ensure that future generations are equipped to participate in the democratic process. But what's behind the decline of civics in American classrooms, and can this critical subject be revived in time for the country's big birthday bash?"
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday this July 2026, Education Secretary Linda McMahon is putting renewed focus on something she says is quietly fading from classrooms ...