Politically Speaking - Civics Education
Episode #1713 - Civics Education
Educators discuss efforts to ensure today’s students understand their government.
Original Airdate: February 08, 2015
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Civics EducationElizabeth A. Bennion, Ph.D., Alfred Guillaume, PhD, David Campbell, PhD, Charles Dunlap, JD, Mary Schmanski, MA More Information
In This Segment
After Arizona and North Dakota legislators passed bills requiring high school students to pass a civics exam to graduate, Indiana legislators are looking to follow suit. While proponents argue that these measures are long overdue, opponents argue that another test is not the answer. This content of this episode explores such legislation.
Guests
- Elizabeth A. Bennion, Ph.D.Host, Politically Speaking
- Alfred Guillaume, PhDRetired Exec. Vice Chancellor for Academic AffairsIndiana University South Bend
Visit Website - David Campbell, PhDPolitical Science ProfessorUniversity of Notre Dame
Visit Website - Charles Dunlap, JDExecutive DirectorIndiana Bar Foundation
Visit Website - Mary Schmanski, MASocial Studies Department ChairSouth Bend Washington High School
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