CONSTITUTING AMERICA CIVICS REPORT CARD "*" indicates required fields INSTRUCTIONS: Please mark the option that most aligns with your opinion. Feel free to skip a question if you prefer not to answer.1) Overall, what letter grade would you give our country for teaching civics and the principles of America’s founding to our children? A — Excellent: Students graduate with strong civic knowledge B — Good: Adequate, but could be stronger C — Fair: Bare minimum is being taught D — Poor: Civics and stories of America’s founding are seriously neglected F — Failing: This problem must be fixed! 2) Do you believe today's students graduate high school with sufficient knowledge of the U.S. Constitution? Yes — most students know the basics No — most students are poorly prepared I’m not sure 3) In your view, how has civics education in schools changed over the past 30 years? It has improved significantly It has stayed about the same It has gotten worse I'm not sure 4) Should passing a basic civics test be required for high school graduation in all 50 states? (It is not currently). Yes — it should absolutely be required No — civics should be replaced with other priorities I'm not sure 5) In your view, which of the following do you believe is the PRIMARY cause of America's civics education crisis? (Select all that apply). Students spend too little time learning civics and history Textbooks and curricula downplay or distort America’s founding Teachers are insufficiently trained to teach civics Political pressure has driven civics from the classroom 6) Do you believe freedom can survive in America if young people remain ignorant of the history of America’s founding and basic civics? Yes — understanding history and civics aren’t necessary to maintain freedom No — freedom will not last if ignorance abounds I'm not sure 7) What do you think is the most realistic option for solving America’s civics crisis? Americans should wait on politicians to solve this problem Teachers’ unions should be lobbied to teach the Constitution You and I should look for creative ways to reach young people, like Constituting America is doing 8) As the only organization teaching Constitutional principles that’s gaining access to public schools, do you support Constituting America’s work teaching young people how and why our government works the way it does? Yes No I'm not sure 9. With schools out for the summer months, what programs do you believe Constituting America should be focusing on right now? (Select all that apply). Securing access to teach in as many schools as possible for the fall semester Expanding The Pursuit & social media efforts, as students will be online this summer Promoting “We the Future” National Contest, inviting students to produce Constitution-based essays, videos, artwork, and original songs Touting your new “Consent of the Governed” study to young people, which focuses on monumental events in U.S. history inspired by the Declaration of Independence – from the Battles of Lexington and Concord to the Civil Rights Movement and space exploration. 10) With interest exploding in Constituting America’s content and programs during America’s 250th anniversary year, will you agree to your most generous tax-deductible contribution to help us keep up with demand? Yes No PLEASE FILL OUT THE INFORMATION BELOW TO CONFIRM YOUR ANSWERS.First Name*Last Name*Email Address*Zip Code*Phone Δ
