| Last week’s curation at RealClear’s American Civics portal starts with Alberto Coll’s op-ed that explains how teachers can educate their students in freedom. Coll writes that teachers should show their students that the United States, despite the failures of Americans to live up to its stated principles throughout its history, has maintained a freer government compared to other countries in the world. Coll then recommends that teachers speak about the civic virtues that citizens must have in order to sustain free government: “Defined by habits of intellect and good character, the three virtues they especially prized were prudence, deliberation, and moderation.” He concludes by noting that though “there will always be political differences, we must cultivate not only these qualities of prudence, deliberation, and moderation but a full understanding of America’s unique place in the world and our role in this free society, which many around the globe have made great sacrifices to enjoy.” Michael Poliakoff and Steven McGuire of ACTA report that the State University of New York (SUNY) system “has added a new Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice general education requirement, placing it alongside existing ones in communication, mathematics, and natural science.” Meanwhile, a new ACTA report found that a “course in U.S. history and civic engagement...is required at only one institution in the system, Buffalo State College." Poliakoff and McGuire argue that in light of “how poorly Americans fare in civics—in the latest data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, only 24% of students demonstrate proficiency—public university systems like SUNY should be requiring their students to study American history and government.” A focus on civic education understood in this way “would be especially advantageous amid deep political polarization and declining trust in our system of government; civic education can help reduce these threats to our democracy.” Original Posts Alberto Coll, RealClearAmericanCivics Essential Reading Richard Samuelson, RealClearPolitics The betting odds are that the Supreme Court will soon rule against affirmative action. It is worth... Myron Magnet, Claremont Review of Books After Clarence Thomas's bestselling 2007 autobiography, <em>My Grandfather’s Son</em>, followed by Michael and Gina Pack’s moving 2020... In the News William Schambra & Bob Woodson, WSJ Mark David Hall, Law & Liberty Christian Trujano, Pleasanton Weekly Michael B. Poliakoff & Steven McGuire, RealClearEducation John Fritze, USA Today Matthew Spalding, Wall Street Journal Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post Mary Grabar, American Spectator Tyler Curtis, The Federalist Adam Carrington, Washington Examiner Brenda M. Hafera, The American Mind C. Bradley Thompson, Substack Gary J. Schmitt, American Purpose Hannah Natanson, Washington Post Scott Bomboy, National Constitution Center KQED With its still-vibrant animation and unforgettable earworms, “SchoolHouse Rock!” turned 50 this year, aving taught Generation... Roger Kimball, RealClearPolitics This clip from FOX Nation's new docuseries "American Requiem" looks at how our culture has chosen... Little Patriots The American Cornerstone Institute created the Little Patriots platform for parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers to... Carl Cannon's Great American Stories Good morning, it's Tuesday Feb. 21, 2023. I hope you had a nice Presidents Day weekend. Once upon a time, ... Good morning, it's Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, the day of the week when I reprise a quotation meant to be ... It's Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, the day of the week when I reprise a quotation meant to be uplifting or ... | 