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lees1975

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7. The number of civics objectives in the curriculum has been significantly reduced.

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Wed Sep 3, 2025, 04:06 PM

17 hrs ago

It's about half of what it was when I started teaching in 1979.

It's been crowded out by increased math and science objectives. Not a problem, as far as I am concerned, except that I think we need to lengthen the school day and make sure the civics and history doesn't get crowded out.

Lots of Red states gut education budgets and it becomes a quality of instruction issue as well.

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Do Schools Still Teach Civics? [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Monday OP

Where i substitute teach rhe 4&5th graders learn civics kimbutgar Monday #1

Many do not. Others do not teach it consistently. It contributed to where we are now politically. CousinIT Monday #2

I really have to wonder Jilly_in_VA Monday #3

I dont think they do. drray23 Monday #4

I think some of what you're talking about comes from utter frustration... slightlv Monday #5

I can understand this viewpoint. drray23 Monday #6

The number of civics objectives in the curriculum has been significantly reduced. lees1975 17 hrs ago #7