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Civics homework pays off: Ohio teen wins the 2025 National Civics Bee – WTOP News

November 11, 2025November 12, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

Aarit Koul, a ninth grader from Jackson Township, Ohio, won the National Civics Bee at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, beating 38 other state champions. The National Civics…

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America’s path to citizenship has an updated exam – WTOP News

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has updated the exam for those who hope to become American citizens, expanding the possible questions to 128, and in some cases,…

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COLUMN: Trump’s push for ‘patriotic’ education could further chill history instruction

October 6, 2025October 7, 2025 · Education

High school history teacher Antoine Stroman says he wants his students to ask “the hard questions” — about slavery, Jim Crow, the murder of George Floyd and other…

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STUDENT VOICE: Learning to debate is an important facet of education, but too often public school students are left out 

September 29, 2025September 30, 2025 · Education

Ever since I first stepped onto the debate stage, I have been passionate about speech and debate. For the last three of my high school years, I have…

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STUDENT VOICE: What National Endowment for the Humanities cuts mean for high schoolers like me

September 15, 2025September 20, 2025 · Education

In April, the Trump administration announced drastic funding cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities. Those cuts are harming education groups that rely on NEH grants —…

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OPINION: The push to expand school choice should not diminish civic education

September 14, 2025September 21, 2025 · Education

From Texas to Florida to Arizona, school voucher policies are reshaping the landscape of American education. The Trump administration champions federal support for voucher expansion, and many state-level…

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Fairfax Co. students lobby Congress to pass bill aimed at increasing youth voter registration – WTOP News

Fairfax Co. students lobby Congress to pass bill aimed at increasing youth voter registration – WTOP News

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 · Washington DC Local News

Hoping to boost voter registration among their peers, a group of Marshall High School students launched a registration drive at the Northern Virginia school in September 2023. Visit WTOP’s…

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Free Voting Coloring Pages for Kids

Free Voting Coloring Pages for Kids

October 4, 2024October 5, 2024 · Education

If you’re talking with kids about the upcoming presidential election, then you need to download these fun voting coloring pages! They’re great for schools, community organizations, and home.…

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How States Are Engaging Young Voters and Where It’s Required

How States Are Engaging Young Voters and Where It’s Required

September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 · Education

With each election cycle, the spotlight on engaging young voters intensifies, underscoring the important role of younger generations in shaping our country’s future. Youth who learn about voting…

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26 Books About Elections for Kids of Every Age (Plus Lesson Ideas!)

26 Books About Elections for Kids of Every Age (Plus Lesson Ideas!)

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024 · Education

Every two years, we head to the polls to elect local and national leaders. Voting seems pretty straightforward—choose your candidate and vote. The electoral process and history of…

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Orange Code: Shaping the Future of Land Development Regulations

Orange Code: Shaping the Future of Land Development Regulations

April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Orange Code: Shaping the Future of Land Development Regulations Orlando Weekly Source link

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Sandra Day O’Connor Institute Mourns Passing of Founder

Sandra Day O’Connor Institute Mourns Passing of Founder

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 · Government

PHOENIX, December 1, 2023 (Newswire.com) – The namesake organization founded by the first woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court is mourning the loss of Justice Sandra…

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Sandra Day O’Connor Institute Announces Free, Online Civics Courses for Adults

Sandra Day O’Connor Institute Announces Free, Online Civics Courses for Adults

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 · Education

Civics 101 fills the civics knowledge gap for countless American adults who never had civics in school PHOENIX, November 9, 2023 (Newswire.com) – The Sandra Day O’Connor Institute…

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Sandra Day O’Connor Institute Announces Initiative to Produce New Research on Civics

Sandra Day O’Connor Institute Announces Initiative to Produce New Research on Civics

September 12, 2023September 22, 2023 · Education

Premier Study Finds New Evidence of Both Mother-to-Child (Trickle-Down) and Child-to-Mother (Trickle-Up) Relationships in Civic Education and Engagement PHOENIX, September 12, 2023 (Newswire.com) – The Sandra Day O’Connor…

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