Experts Sound The Alarm About Diminishing Civics Education

Experts are worried about the impact of diminishing civics education and knowledge across the U.S. One 2023 survey found that 34% of respondents couldn’t name all three branches of government. Some are fighting to turn things around. (Video by Emily Richardson/News21)

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Emily Richardson

NBCU Fellow she/her/hers Emily Richardson is a 2024 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where she studied digital journalism and contributed to Capital News Service, the school’s statehouse reporting program. She has held internships at local publications, reporting on education, sustainability and art.