Teddy Bitner

The Iowa House recently passed House File 2510, a bill requiring public university students to complete coursework in American history and government. The measure passed largely along party lines and now moves to the Senate. If enacted, the legislation would require students to take two introductory courses in civics – one in American history and one in American government – along with additional requirements tied to Western Civilization and civics instruction.

(The Daily Signal) – America is suffering from a cultural Alzheimer’s. An ancient Jewish ritual—the Passover seder—may hold the cure. Last year, more than 7 in 10 Americans failed the basic civic literacy quiz administered annually by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Even among college students, knowledge of basic facts about American history and civics is shockingly low.