Civics teachers don't agree on the goals of teaching civics, and fear controversy.

Philadelphia teachers are told to stress the negative in history lessons: America is the land of oppression.

Civic activism can't be required in Texas public schools if it requires communicating with federal, state or local officials, reports...

"Fixating on activism misses the point of civics education," write Frederick M. Hess, a former civics teacher now education policy...