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As political tensions have risen in the last few years, experts are calling for a bigger emphasis on civic education.
In a 2021 study by the Annenberg Public Policy Center, only half of people surveyed could name all three branches of government, a big increase from 39% in 2019.
Carisa Corrow, a former teacher and founder of the Educating for Good project, feels a premium has been placed on standardized tests. She thinks students should learn more about how the government functions while engaging in more debate. She feels it is being discouraged today.
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By FL1 NewsAs political tensions have risen in the last few years, experts are calling for a bigger emphasis on civic education.
In a 2021 study by the Annenberg Public Policy Center, only half of people surveyed could name all three branches of government, a big increase from 39% in 2019.
Carisa Corrow, a former teacher and founder of the Educating for Good project, feels a premium has been placed on standardized tests. She thinks students should learn more about how the government functions while engaging in more debate. She feels it is being discouraged today.