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Standing on the brink of a profound transformation that threatens to reshape the very nature of America, the American people need to wake up. Younger generations are increasingly accepting government surveillance and restrictions on freedom of speech and thought, undermining the core principles and foundations of America’s founding.
A new survey by the CATO Institute found that one-third of Gen Z support “the government installing surveillance cameras in our homes.” Additionally, the survey shows that support for such invasive monitoring is increasing by generation, with 20% among 30-44 year olds and 6% among those 45 years and older. Continuing on this trajectory would make life worse in the United States. Similar to the situation in communist China, it is very concerning.
The stripping of our liberty to the government should shock a nation that fought a revolution based on the concept of individual liberty, but that is where the problem lies. Our educational system is not teaching the next generation about our history, our political foundations, and our national values. unite us We can and must recognize this threat and work to repair the education system at all levels. Otherwise, we will lose our constitutional republic.
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Over the past two decades, the failure of America’s educational system to teach and uphold the principles that define America has led young Americans to willingly give up their unique right to distinguish our country from the rest of the world.
A new survey from the CATO Institute reveals that one-third of Gen Zers support “the government installing surveillance cameras in our homes.” These figures decreased significantly among older respondents. (St. Petersburg)
Only 13% of students are proficient in American history, and only 22% are proficient in civics, according to NAEP’s latest assessment. History and civics are essential ingredients in developing a loyal, patriotic nation who understands our God-given rights and responsibilities in our country.
People don’t defend what they don’t know. As educators, it is our duty to ensure that the next generation has a solid understanding of our history, our government, and the fundamental principles that make us Americans. A few simple changes can re-establish the correct course.
First, we must restore American history and civics classes to the K-12 curriculum. For too long, STEM and standardized testing have overshadowed these key areas, and we are now seeing the consequences. Through high school from 9th grade through her 12th grade, social studies should be divided into her two different required courses, American History and American Civics.
History provides a deep understanding of the issues that have shaped America’s founding, values, and development, and civics delve specifically into American government and the Constitution, highlighting the importance of individual rights, citizenship, active engagement, and responsibility. Emphasize It is unacceptable that 84% of my students are incapable of passing the basic citizenship exam or distinguishing between the American and Russian constitutions.
Second, we must take decisive action to block policies that grossly violate constitutional rights in our colleges and university campuses. The fact that free speech zones, which limit fundamental liberties to restricted areas, are the antithesis of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and that young people are willing to accept and even promote it, is a testament to our country. This is a clear result of a K-12 education that failed to instill the national character of the children. history, civics, values.
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Such ignorance has created fertile ground for Radical Left administrators, who have expanded their adoption of biased reporting systems.
The bias reporting system, which encourages students to report suspected discrimination to their peers and faculty, is the latest evidence that Big Brother faces little resistance among its youngest voters. A survey of campus reform found that the majority of reports were based on subjective perceptions of discomfort rather than genuine cases of discrimination.
But Gen Z and millennials before them have been conditioned to believe that comfort and safety are rights, and take precedence over the cherished principles of free speech, privacy, and independent thought. rice field.
People don’t defend what they don’t know. As educators, it is our duty to ensure that the next generation has a solid understanding of our history, our government, and the fundamental principles that make us Americans. A few simple changes can re-establish the correct course.
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We must not remain silent in the face of CATO research. If we don’t take action, there is no reason to think that the number of Americans willing to accept government surveillance in our most private moments will continue to grow.
The antidote is easy. Protecting their constitutional rights and restoring the education system’s core mission of educating and equipping the youngest generation to participate in the education system.
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