Civic education provides the foundational basis that every American must have in order to fully comprehend his or her individual role in achieving the collective security of our Nation.
Joseph J. Heck: “Civic education provides the foundational basis that every American must have in order to fully comprehend his or her…”
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Heck discusses civic education as essential for understanding citizenship and security.
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