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U.S. history and civics scores of eighth-graders declined between 2018 and 2022, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. A lack of critical thinking skills are partially to blame.

The competition, organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is billed as a chance to boost interest in U.S. civics, the study of the rights and duties of citizens.

Student’s U.S. history and civics test scores tanked following the COVID-19 pandemic where schools shut down in-person instruction, forcing students to learn remotely, according to a Wednesday report.

Test scores in history and civics have declined slightly for eighth grade students in the U.S., according to results that show an increasing number of children...

Biden Education Secretary Miguel Cardona criticized book "banning" for declining test scores following the latest numbers showing dips in history, civics proficiency.

Test scores in history and civics have declined slightly for eighth grade students in the U.S., according to results that show an increasing number of children lack a basic understanding of either subject.

Eighth grade students in the United States are scoring lower in history and civics, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Schools have focused more on reading and math post-pandemic, but that has resulted in lower scores elsewhere.

Average U.S. history and civics test scores have dropped among eighth graders since before the COVID-19 pandemic, according ...

Far too many American students are failing to learn the basics about their country's history and how their government operates, according to the assessment known as the "Nation's...

Knowledge of civics among the nations eighth-graders fell for the first time since the federal government began testing children under the current framework…