The national political climate may be polarized and combative, but California is taking steps to ensure K-12 students learn to have respectful debates, get involved in their communities and understand their rights.<\/p>\n
The State Board of Education was poised Wednesday to add civics to the California School Dashboard, the primary accountability tool for the state\u2019s public K-12 schools. The aim is to encourage more students to excel in their government classes, show a strong understanding of the Constitution and the foundations of democracy, and get involved in civics-related extracurricular or community activities.<\/p>\n
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