civics

A powerhouse of political leadership braved the year’s first winter storm on Sunday, Jan. 7 to celebrate a local program that teaches Boston youth from underserved communities how to get involved in politics.

A group of educators is pushing to prepare the next generation of voters with an update to civics education in grade school. Though the practice isn’t widespread, there is evidence that required civic education curriculums have had positive effects in states like Florida and Illinois.