Civic Knowledge Crisis in America | Baltimore News

New polling reveals alarming gaps in young Americans’ grasp of foundational civics—less than 10% can name all five First Amendment freedoms, and a third can’t identify the three branches of government. Even more troubling, many college students believe violence is justified to silence opposing views. Experts argue that without understanding how democracy works, citizens can’t defend it—and that civics must be prioritized in schools, alongside core subjects. Parents are also urged to reinforce civic values at home through traditions like reciting the Pledge and sharing family history. Florida’s bold moves—mandatory civics courses, graduation tests, and teacher bonuses for civics certification—could spark a national shift, turning civic education from an afterthought into a cornerstone of American learning. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6019a33c35b96025