Only 14 states require civics courses to be included in college general education programs, according to a new report by the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal released Monday.
The report, “50-State Comparison: Civics Education,” an advanced copy of which was provided to The College Fix, surveyed civics education requirements at the high school and college level. In it, the conservative think tank argues that many higher education institutions have neglected to educate students about American history and principles.
Author Shannon Watkins, who spoke to The Fix via email, believes that requiring civics courses in college would improve the state of civics education in the U.S. The center is a conservative nonprofit based in North Carolina that focuses on higher education public policy reform.
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