civics

The bill’s author said his goal is to instill pride for their country in young Americans. But the bill’s opponents say it will prevent teachers from educating students about some significant historic events.

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.