Not when I was in public high school. Today? I am not remotely expert on that at all.
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While all states require some form of instruction in civics and government, the extent and depth of this instruction varies significantly. Nearly 90% of students take at least one civics class. However, the way civics and government are taught can differ greatly from state to state.
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- State-Level Requirements:
All 50 states have social studies standards that include civics and government. Many states require at least one civics or government course for high school graduation, but the specific requirements vary.
- District-Level Flexibility:
School districts often have considerable autonomy in how they implement the state's social studies standards. This means that the specific curriculum and teaching methods can differ between districts.
- Focus on Other Subjects:
There is evidence that civics education may be under-emphasized in some schools due to a focus on subjects like math, reading, and test preparation.
- Varying Depth of Instruction:
Some states may require a full-year civics course, while others may only require a semester-long course or a smaller portion of a history course.
- Lack of Federal Standards:
There are no national standards for social studies or civics education. This means that states and districts have a lot of flexibility in what they teach.