Students are typically assessed on time periods, themes, and "ways of knowing and thinking about the country's history," according to the NAEP report.The digital test questioned students on four themes: change and continuity in American democracy; the gathering and interactions…
The Nation's Report Card—the civics assessment for the National Assessment of Educational Progress—tracks the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to uphold constitutional democracy. Students are tested on knowledge, civic dispositions, and intellectual and participatory skills.Organized into five categories, the civic…
American youth aren't making the grade in civics or history following a trend of declining achievement in math and reading, according to recent data from the largest assessment of student aptitude.Online learning platform Study.com used data from The Nation's Report…
Socioeconomic issues such as underfunded schools, family income, and education levels may partly explain the reason for lower civic and history test scores among Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous public school students. However, such a position is subject to the "chicken…
Collin Morikawa hits off the fourth tee during Thursday's first round of the PGA Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La.
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels celebrates after being chosen by the Washington Commanders with the second overall pick during Thursday's first round of the NFL draft.
Ravi Punn, right, of Baynes + Baker, adjusts the collar on Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell during Thursday's final suit fitting for the NFL draft in Detroit.
The Washington Commanders are retiring Hall of Fame cornerback Darrell Green’s No. 28 next season, the latest step in the organization's efforts to honor players of the past since new ownership took over last summer.
U.S. Olympic hurdler Christina Clemons, left, sent email after email raising concerns over a gap in health-care insurance coverage for new mothers who still wanted to compete.
