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How to fix our democracy? Start in Kindergarten.

How to fix our democracy? Start in Kindergarten.

FromThe Trump Trials: Sidebar


How to fix our democracy? Start in Kindergarten.

FromThe Trump Trials: Sidebar

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Mar 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A new report draws a line from today’s civics crises to a long-standing failure to effectively teach American government and history in our public schools. On this episode, we explain what the potential outcomes for civic engagement. Related reading and episodesBiden’s shifting benchmarks for reopening schoolsInvestment civics education proposed to address eroding trust in democracyThe Biden era begins
Released:
Mar 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

“Can He Do That?” is The Washington Post’s politics podcast, exploring the powers and limitations of the American presidency, and what happens when they're tested. Led by host Allison Michaels, each episode asks a new question about this extraordinary moment in American history and answers with insight into how our government works, how to understand ongoing events, and the implications when branches of government collide.