Close Friend of Martin Luther King Jr. Endorses Civil Rights Curriculum

Only 22% of eighth graders are proficient in civics, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress. What does that mean for the future of American democracy? Drawing on her conversation with Andrew Young, a friend of Martin Luther King Jr., The Center Square's Esther Wickham discusses how a new civil rights curriculum Young endorses aims to teach students about leadership, civic engagement, civil discourse, and the legacy of Dr. King. The discussion also explores student protests, civic participation, education reform, character development, and how young Americans can become informed citizens and future leaders. Topics include: Civics education in America Andrew Young and the civil rights movement Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy Student protests and civic engagement Civic literacy and democracy Education reform K-12 and college civic learning Future voters and taxpayers Subscribe for more interviews, policy analysis, and education news from across America. #CivicsEducation #AndrewYoung #CivilRights #EducationNews #MartinLutherKingJr #Democracy #StudentProtests #CivicEngagement #TheCenterSquare