Since you mentioned the earmark associated with NCLB, does the focus on Congress and State legislature relate to the reauthorization work of NCLB?
A. No, this grant competition has to do with assisting the American public in becoming more knowledgeable about our government and democracy, and helping to engage the public in our democracy. Research has shown that the public is lacking in knowledge about the roles and functions of our government and it shows that our students are lacking in this knowledge as well. In the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) 2007 Civic Education report, an assessment of civic knowledge for 4th, 8th and 12th graders was conducted. Results showed that only 4th graders showed improvement and gains from the 1998 assessment. There is a large segment of the public that does not understand the functions of our democracy. This is an opportunity to help share the knowledge.
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- The focus of this grant competition is civic education, in general, but the application specifies Congress and State legislatures. Should that be what we are targeting?
- Since you mentioned the earmark associated with NCLB, does the focus on Congress and State legislature relate to the reauthorization work of NCLB?
- Is the Illinois state legislature, a law practice and 1 term in Congress enough experience to be President?
