U.S. KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT:
Are America’s K-12 schools, colleges, and universities teaching American civics?

QUESTION #1: Overall, how important is it for young Americans to obtain a basic knowledge of American history and government, including the Constitution?

EXTREMELY Important

SOMEWHAT Important

NOT VERY Important

Not Sure/Undecided

QUESTION #2: In general, do you think that American K-12 schools, colleges, and universities are presenting their students with a full, honest, and balanced account of American history and government in an atmosphere open to different viewpoints?

Yes

Not Sure/Undecided

QUESTION #3: To what extent do you think our colleges and universities suffer from a Left-wing bias in their presentation of American history and government?

EXTREMELY biased

SOMEWHAT biased

NOT VERY biased

Not Sure/Undecided

QUESTION #4: Are you concerned that political correctness negatively influences what young Americans are learning?

Yes

Not Sure/Undecided

QUESTION #5: Do you support Hillsdale’s policy of requiring its students to complete a course specifically on the Constitution, in addition to required American history courses?

Yes

Not Sure/Undecided

Preserving our constitutional freedoms requires each generation of citizens to understand the Constitution’s purposes and principles. Correspondingly, ignorance of the Constitution represents a threat to our constitutional freedoms. Hillsdale College requires its students to complete a one-semester course on the Constitution. And through its Barney Charter School Initiative, Hillsdale helps launch and guide classical K-12 charter schools nationwide—all of which provide their students a proper understanding of American history and government. Today, we are asking you what you think of the quality of civics education in your state and community. Feedback from our friends nationwide will help us shape our strategy as we expand our educational outreach to millions more Americans.

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U.S. KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT: Are America’s K-12 schools, colleges, and universities teaching American civics?

The Crisis in American Education

U.S. KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT:
Are America’s K-12 schools, colleges, and universities teaching American civics?