The latest news on this front comes from a really interesting article written by local WPIX Digital Content Producer Stephen M. Lepore. Take a look at this excerpt:

The New Jersey Senate passed bipartisan legislation Thursday that would require classes on civics to be taught in the state’s middle schools.

The bill passed by a vote of 33-0 with both sides calling the legislation important. The bill would direct the state;’s department of education to require at least one course specifically in civics or United States government as part of the social studies credit requirement for middle school graduation.

Also, see related Democracy Chronicles articles like those on the Founding Fathers, Election History, or even seen our section on American Democracy.