civics

Civics education is a more recent priority of state lawmakers and the education department.

Indiana sixth through eighth graders can now participate in the first statewide civics bee.

A coalition of businesses wants to improve civic engagement among Hoosiers, getting more people registered to vote and educated on government.

Middle school students will be required to take the one-semester civics course before starting high school.

Ball State University will help Hoosier teachers prepare, thanks to a multi-year, $1.3 million federal grant. The plan is to model it in Muncie, then roll it out statewide.