Readers respond to a new civics education law and the Center for Intellectual Freedom in letters published June 8-14, 2026.

Education advocates are urging stronger national civics standards as new data highlights gaps in students’ understanding of American government ahead of a federal assessment update. Every four years, ...

Civics, the study of what it means to be a citizen, focusing on the rights, duties, and responsibilities of community members, involves understanding how government functions, including citizens’ ...

Students should graduate from high school with a comprehensive understanding of the structure, function, and principles of American government; Students should understand the historical foundations of ...

As the country heads toward its 250th anniversary this summer, civics education is having a moment in the national spotlight. Sen. Andy Kim, a Democrat from New Jersey, introduced a series of bills ...

Lab will create new research-backed and technology-enabled tools for the next generation of Americans As we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, the launch of the Civics Innovation Lab will help ...