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Learning to be a citizen: what young people think of civic education

Learning to be a citizen: what young people think of civic education

Present in the processions of the demonstration or blocking their establishment for the day, high school students and students wanted to show their opposition to the pension reform project on January 19. In the evening, 13,000 people followed the political program Backseat by Jean Massiet on Twitch, of which 40% of the community is between 15 and 24 years […] … learn more→

America’s founders believed civic education and historical knowledge would prevent tyranny – and foster democracy

America’s founders believed civic education and historical knowledge would prevent tyranny – and foster democracy

The majority of Americans today are anxious; they believe their democracy is under threat. In fact, democracies deteriorate easily. As was feared since the times of Greek philosopher Plato, they may suddenly succumb to mob rule. The people will think they have an inalienable right to manifest their opinions – which means to state out loud whatever passes […] … learn more→