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As leaders in the business community, we recognize the critical role of an informed and engaged citizenry in fostering a stable, thriving economy. Civics education among K-12 students, college students and working adults is essential to that foundation.

Civics education equips students with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to participate effectively in democratic processes. It fosters critical thinking, problem-solving and the ability to engage in constructive dialogue — skills directly transferable to the workplace.

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However, a survey by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni found that only 31% of college students could identify James Madison as the father of the Constitution, and only 27% of the over 3,000........

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