News · Education For Subscribers Why America urgently needs to improve K-12 civic education By Abby Kiesa and Peter Levine November 3, 2016 · 7:52 AM EDT · Updated January 16, 2025 12:21 AM · 4 min read read Advertisement Listen to audio version of this article Members only Subscribe to listen The tone of this presidential election, often called "uncivil," has led many to call for an urgent improvement of civic education in America. The tone of this presidential election, often called "uncivil," has led many to call for an urgent improvement of civic education in America.… Advertisement Read Next House Budget Chairman Skeptical Of Healey Gas Tax Suspension Massachusetts Voters Blame Trump, Utilities More Than Maura Healey For High Energy Costs, Poll Says Maura Healey Gas Tax Suspension Stalls In Massachusetts Legislature As Fuel Prices Stay High Massachusetts Lawmakers Urge Amazon To Stop Westborough Drone Delivery Plans