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When and Why America Stopped Teaching Civics?

O'Connor Institute Ambassadors Online Civics & Debate Club


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Why Are Teachers Uncomfortable Teaching Civics?
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Civics for Life Quarterly, Volume 3 | Issue 3

Economist Dr. Art Laffer—creator of the Laffer Curve and former advisor to Presidents Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and ...
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O’Connor Institute Ambassadors Online Civics & Debate Club

Calling all high-school-age students! Are you a high school student who wants to stand out on college applications, ...
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From Bowling Alone to Join or Die: How Clubs Can Strengthen Community and Democracy

"This is a film about why you should join a club." So begins the documentary Join or Die, available ...
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Civics 101 Quiz

Take this short quiz and test your civics knowledge!   
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The Economy: Tariffs, Inflation, and American Competitiveness

From trade wars to rising prices, America’s economic landscape is being reshaped by powerful forces. How do tariffs ...
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