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"Australian school students’ civics knowledge is the lowest it has been since
testing began 20 years ago, according to new national data.
Results have fallen since the last assessment in 2019 and to the lowest levels
since the national civics test began in 2004.
This follows a federal parliamentary report earlier this month, calling for
mandatory civics education in Australian schools (it is currently part of the
curriculum but not compulsory). The report cited fears young people are “poorly
equipped” to participate in Australian democracy.
The latest results are certainly concerning. But as a researcher of the
political lives of young people, I would caution against assuming young people
“don’t care” about politics, or are unable to engage in it.
We also need to think about how civics education can engage meaningfully with
young people and meet their needs."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
