America’s Democracy Is Faltering Without Civic Education Reform

Civic detachment is weakening democracy — and without urgent reform in education, Gen Z may remain the most politically vocal but civically disengaged generation in American history. Alejandro Ramos, Executive Director of the Ramos Research Institute, a Master of Public Administration candidate at Cornell University, and a Young Voices Contributor, argues that the U.S. must prioritize civic education to restore informed democratic participation.

He joins Malia Thibado on WRFH to discuss. From 04/30/25.

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