Civic Spirit Day: Pre-Reading
Dear Civic Spirit Participants, Below you will find three articles on the nature and responsibilities of citizenship in a democracy. As you read them, think carefully about how you would …
February 2019
National Identity vs. Cultural Diversity
What’s the Debate? What is the basis of American national identity? Other nations throughout the world have answered this question in a variety of ways. Their citizens might be unified …
Liberty vs. Equality
What’s the Debate? There are no two ideals more sacred to the American political tradition than liberty and equality. The Declaration of Independence asserts both: that “all men are created …
Personal Success vs. Public Service
What’s the Debate? Throughout our history, American society has held up two competing values for young people as they chart their future direction. Should they prioritize personal goals, seeking wealth …
Teaching Civics in the Age of Polarization
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