Do You Know Your History?

Can you name this U.S. President and why he's important? Most of the nation's 4th graders could not.

Do You Know Your History?

The majority of students today don’t have a solid grasp on U.S. history.

From a CNN article yesterday:

"The Nation's Report Card: U.S. History 2010," the tests results report by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics, showed 20% of fourth graders, 17% of eighth graders and 12% of 12th graders showed "solid academic performance" on the tests.

Though the stats may not shock many, they are cause for some serious concern when thinking about what a role history plays in many current issues – wars, social disparities, budget downturns, etc.

As Congress continues to debate our current economic catastrophes, it couldn’t hurt to take a moment to look at what we’re teaching our kids, and what influences we’re projecting for their growth as knowledgeable social participants, ready to improve our communities.

Need more proof? Check out this video from CBS last month: