U.S. Department of Education, Coalition Launch America 250 Civics Education Initiative
The U.S. Department of Education and a coalition of organizations launched a nationwide effort to strengthen civics education as the country marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence.
As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Department of Education and a coalition of organizations launched a nationwide initiative to strengthen civics education. The effort responds to concerns about students' understanding of civics.