Indicates that, despite all of the attention focused on environmental problems over the past 20 years, the U.S. public has not taken the issue to heart and fails to recognize individual responsibilities necessary to becoming part of the environmental solution process. (Author/JJK)

Civic education plays an essential role in strengthening the democratic society, preparing informed citizens, and promoting their participation in the civic life of their communities. This project explores state K-12 civic education policies and related requirements nationwide, as well as factors that shape K-12 civic education policies and…