Conservatives Need Not Apply?
While I was in graduate school, I regularly participated in a research program that paid students to taste test food. Many social science disciplines conduct research this way. While these…
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Bringing Civics To Small Town America
That the United States has entered a crisis of civic knowledge is no secret. Students’ knowledge of American history and politics in recent years has plunged to an all-time low…
SCiLL’s Scholarships Are Nothing New
At colleges across the country, departments compete for students with scholarships, fellowships, and grants. This practice is so common that it rarely attracts attention. Yet, a recent Daily Tar Heel…
A Triumph for Civic Renewal at America’s 250th
At a time when we Americans routinely worry about the health of our civic culture, the U.S. Department of Education has made a notable investment. Earlier this month, the department…
50-State Comparison: Civics Education
Many American colleges and universities are neglecting civics education. While some states or university system boards require students to study key documents and events in American history through mandatory course…