Civic Education and Engagement Challenges

The panel discusses the current state of democracy, highlighting challenges such as polarization and hyper-partisanship. It emphasizes the role of civic education in schools and the need for adaptation to modern challenges, including the impact of technology. The discussion concludes with a call for responsibility and hope for future civic engagement.

Who is the moderator of the panel discussion?

• Dr. Craig Orion

• Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

• Judy Woodruff

• Danielle Allen

What metaphor does Danielle Allen use to describe the challenge of modern democracy?

• Crossing a river

• Building a bridge

• Rebuilding the ship while sailing

• Climbing a mountain

According to Daniel Stid, what is a major issue with current political parties?

• Hyper-partisanship

• Lack of funding

• Lack of leadership

• Too many members

What is one of the main roles of schools according to Diana Hess?

• To focus solely on STEM education

• To eliminate all forms of disagreement

• To build a better democracy

• To prepare students for sports

What is a significant challenge faced by educators in teaching civic education?

• Insufficient funding

• Hyper-partisanship

• Lack of interest in politics

• Overcrowded classrooms

What does Diana Hess suggest about the term 'fake news'?

• It should be called deliberate lying

• It is a necessary part of media

• It is not a real issue

• It should be ignored

What is one way technology can be used positively in civic education?

• To spread misinformation

• To limit access to information

• To connect students with diverse viewpoints

• To replace traditional teaching methods

What is a key skill that students should learn to engage in civic discussions?

• Memorizing political facts

• Avoiding disagreements

• Ignoring opposing views

• Understanding both sides of an argument

What does Danielle Allen suggest about the current civics curriculum?

• It should focus only on history

• It should be eliminated

• It needs a 2.0 version

• It should remain unchanged

What is a positive trend mentioned by Daniel Stid regarding civic engagement?

• More focus on STEM education

• Decreased interest in politics

• Increased civic life and protest

• Less participation in elections