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The Trump administration has launched a civics education coalition with over 40 partner groups aligned with the MAGA movement, aiming to promote patriotism and civic responsibilities, though no federal funds are being used.
The U.S. Department of Education, along with AFPI, TPUSA, Hillsdale College, and over 40 organizations, launched the America 250 Civics Education Coalition to promote patriotism, civic knowledge, and understanding of America's founding principles in schools nationwide, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Supreme Court Justices Sotomayor and Barrett participated in the Civic Learning Week National Forum at The George Washington University, discussing the importance of civics education and addressing political polarization, with a focus on moving past partisan politics.
Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who died at the age of 93, is being remembered not only for her trailblazing tenure on the bench but also for her extensive public service. O'Connor served in the Arizona state senate before being nominated to the Supreme Court in 1981. After her retirement in 2006, she advocated for judicial independence and civics instruction. Her son remembers her as a "force of nature" and highlights her focus on building consensus and engaging with differing views. O'Connor founded the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute for American Democracy and the nonprofit iCivics to promote civics education. Her legacy serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding and participating in democracy.