Civics education was partly in the spotlight in 2021 because of critical race theory. The theory’s underpinning is that systemic racism continues to exist in the U.S. and impacts opportunities for and treatment of people of color. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has labeled the theory discriminatory and said teaching it violates state ...
Group Working To Improve Civics Education For Future Montana Voters
Civics education provides young people with the basis for becoming informed and engaged members in elections and although Montana has its own standards for civics, it’s not among about three-quarters of states that requires it so students can graduate from high school. Dr. Khalilah Harris who manages the Center for American Progress’s K-12 edu...