Students Stay Silent in Civics Class | Anchorage News

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A new survey reveals a startling trend in civics classrooms: over half of students withhold their opinions not out of fear, but because they’re worried how peers will react. This self-censorship undermines the core purpose of civics — practicing democratic dialogue — and is worsened when teachers avoid controversial topics to dodge backlash. The fix? Empower students through anonymous feedback and structured debate exercises to build a classroom culture where respectful disagreement isn’t just tolerated, it’s expected.

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