Civics_Ed.

Civics Ed. The Need for Civics Education Reform in the United States The lack of adequate civics instruction in United States' schools has led to a decrease in the knowledge, and interest, of the nation's youth in government and the political process. Not enough time and energy is put into civics education. Students are receiving little instruction in civics and government, and for some, no instruction at all. This is evident in recent studies done to rate US students' knowledge of these issues. It is also evident in the lack of interest and participation in politics and governmental issues. Schools need to do something immediately to correct this problem, and offer sufficient civics instruction that will mold and influence the young citizens of America. The recent tragedies our nation endured have put civics education goals into action. President Bush recently outlined a new plan to 'improve students' knowledge of American history, increase their civic involvement, and deepen their love for our great country.' The plan has two parts: the first entitled 'We the People,' and the second entitled 'Our Documents.' (Bush speech, Sept. 17, 2002) Aside from this plan, there is more that students, civics, education, instruction, plan, government, studies, political, knowledge, view, vail, teachers, social, service, put, bush, american, understand, teaching, should, schools, points, need, learning, lack, improve, twenty, thinking, president, percent, out, history, civic, citizens, action