Civics should be mandatory for all children before they graduate

[ColonelAngus]

Before getting a diploma, all children should be able to pass a proficiency test in Civics.

Everyone should understand exactly how their government works.

This ignorance of so many people is astonishing.

I was talking to a 39 year old woman the other day who said there are 52 states. She got mad at me when I corrected her.

Does the government WANT people to be ignorant about how the government is formed and operated?

 

[EvilEyeFleegle]

Before getting a diploma, all children should be able to pass a proficiency test in Civics.

Everyone should understand exactly how their government works.

This ignorance of so many people is astonishing.

I was talking to a 39 year old woman the other day who said there are 52 states. She got mad at me when I corrected her.

Does the government WANT people to be ignorant about how the government is formed and operated?

Been mandatory in Idaho for some time--just passed this amendment to it this in 2020

Senate Bill 1238 — Civics requirement - Idaho Freedom

idahofreedom.org

In fact, most states have a 1 semester course --but not as a prerequisite to graduation

8 have a full year requirement

A Look at Civics Education, State by State

A study of high school curriculaacross the country showsthat civics education is not widely prioritized nor are there guidelines for the specific content to be taught within the subject.

www.slj.com

Data: Most States Require History, But Not Civics

Students spend far more time learning about America’s history than they do learning about civics, according to a 2018 Education Week survey.

www.edweek.org

 

[Woodznutz]

Civics is way down the list of things we need to be teaching.

 

[ColonelAngus]

Been mandatory in Idaho for some time--just passed this amendment to it this in 2020

Senate Bill 1238 — Civics requirement - Idaho Freedom

idahofreedom.org

In fact, most states have a 1 semester course --but not as a prerequisite to graduation

8 have a full year requirement

A Look at Civics Education, State by State

A study of high school curriculaacross the country showsthat civics education is not widely prioritized nor are there guidelines for the specific content to be taught within the subject.

www.slj.com

Data: Most States Require History, But Not Civics

Students spend far more time learning about America’s history than they do learning about civics, according to a 2018 Education Week survey.

www.edweek.org

Good for Idaho.

It should be federal. Let the Department of Education actually do something.

Federally mandated 7th grade Civics for every public school.

 

[rightwinger]

Civics is way down the list of things we need to be teaching.

Voters need to know the issues that they are concerned with and vote accordingly.

Civics is good to know but hardly critical to your survival.

What good does knowing there are 435 Congressmen, 100 Senators and how many members are on the Supreme Court do you?

Most things taught in Civics are memorized for the test and quickly forgotten

 

[EvilCat Breath]

There are only so many hours in the day. After sex ed, gender identity and racial equity, the day is gone.

 

[Woodznutz]

Voters need to know the issues that they are concerned with and vote accordingly.

Civics is good to know but hardly critical to your survival.

What good does knowing there are 435 Congressmen, 100 Senators and how many members are on the Supreme Court do you?

Exactly. People should be taught that they have a civic and personal responsibility to be healthy, have a job, and obey the law.

Students should be taught that they have a responsibility to pay attention and learn what is being taught.

Parents should be taught that they are role models for their kids, for better or worse.

 

[Canon Shooter]

What good does knowing there are 435 Congressmen, 100 Senators and how many members are on the Supreme Court do you?

Most things taught in Civics are memorized for the test and quickly forgotten

And yet you managed to recall that there are 435 Congressmen, 100 Senators and you know how many members are on the Supreme Court...

 

[dblack]

Before getting a diploma, all children should be able to pass a proficiency test in Civics.

Everyone should understand exactly how their government works.

This ignorance of so many people is astonishing.

I was talking to a 39 year old woman the other day who said there are 52 states. She got mad at me when I corrected her.

Does the government WANT people to be ignorant about how the government is formed and operated?

Lovely. Government dictated indoctrination! The liberals will have a field day with that. Can you say CRT? Sure you can!

"Are you on drugs?" is a silly question. Which drugs are you on?

 

[Canon Shooter]

Exactly. People should be taught that they have a civic and personal responsibility to be healthy,

I don't know that it's necessarily a civic responsibility, but certainly a personal one...

have a job,

Not everyone needs a job...

and obey the law.

No argument there...

Students should be taught that they have a responsibility to pay attention and learn what is being taught.

True...

Parents should be taught that they are role models for their kids, for better or worse.

Who would you suggest we get to teach them?

 

[Woodznutz]

Not everyone needs a job...

Everyone should productively contribute.

Who would you suggest we get to teach them?

Send them a letter explaining the concept.

 

[rightwinger]

And yet you managed to recall that there are 435 Congressmen, 100 Senators and you know how many members are on the Supreme Court...

I am a political geek who hangs out on USMB
Most people do not give a shit about the things we obsess over

Civics has very little bearing over our everyday lives

 

[Canon Shooter]

Everyone should productively contribute.

I would disagree with that, but I would say they have a responsibility to not be a burden...

Send them a letter explaining the concept.

Okay, so we're now no longer teaching them and, instead, are going to rely on them not throwing that letter out with the other junk mail?

Who do you suggest we get to write that letter?

 

[Woodznutz]

I would disagree with that, but I would say they have a responsibility to not be a burden...

I can live with that.

Okay, so we're now no longer teaching them and, instead, are going to rely on them not throwing that letter out with the other junk mail?

Who do you suggest we get to write that letter?

I'll write it. It would be part of regular communications with parents whose children appear to be 'at risk'.

 

[Canon Shooter]

I can live with that.

I'll write it.

And what qualifies you to tell someone else how to be a parent?

 

[Woodznutz]

And what qualifies you to tell someone else how to be a parent?

If those qualified to write it decline, it's up to me, isn't it? After all, it's my idea, and many parents seem to need the information.

 

[Winco]

There are only so many hours in the day. After sex ed, gender identity and racial equity, the day is gone.

Have you ever actually read a school curriculum guide or do you just listen to right wing lies.

I know you aren’t this ^^^ stupid but your act is.

 

[Concerned American]

Been mandatory in Idaho for some time--just passed this amendment to it this in 2020

Senate Bill 1238 — Civics requirement - Idaho Freedom

idahofreedom.org

In fact, most states have a 1 semester course --but not as a prerequisite to graduation

8 have a full year requirement

A Look at Civics Education, State by State

A study of high school curriculaacross the country showsthat civics education is not widely prioritized nor are there guidelines for the specific content to be taught within the subject.

www.slj.com

Data: Most States Require History, But Not Civics

Students spend far more time learning about America’s history than they do learning about civics, according to a 2018 Education Week survey.

www.edweek.org

I got my first civics lesson in fourth grade in NM. It was a required subject for jr. high passage.

 

[ColonelAngus]

The cult does not want people to understand how government works…it is much easier to rob them when they do not know they are being robbed.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Have you ever actually read a school curriculum guide or do you just listen to right wing lies.

I know you aren’t this ^^^ stupid but your act is.

I know people with children in school. I have a step great granddaughter taken out of school in California on an emergency basis and sent to relatives in Texas.

A high school honor student was taught and explained to me that Hitler was in the KKK, and hated blacks. WWII was fought to free the slaves.