New Research Reveals Alarming Shortcomings in Civics Education A recent survey conducted by the Rand Corporation and the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE) has shed light on a concerning trend in American schools. The study found that a staggering 65% of public schools fail to provide experiential civics opportunities, leaving many students without hands-on learning experiences that could help them develop essential civic skills. Furthermore, only 13% of schools mandate civics education, highlighting a broader issue with the implementation of civic education in the US. As the country grapples with declining civic engagement and rising polarization, these findings raise questions about the effectiveness of current civics education policies and the need for reform.
Only 35% offer experiential civics opportunities, and just 13% mandate them, according to a survey from Rand Corp. and CRPE.
