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New law mandates civics classes for NJ middle schoolers
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At least one civics course will be required starting next year for middle schools
New Jersey is bringing civics back to the classroom, with a new law requiring all middle schoolers to take at least one course on the subject starting next year. Proponents hope it will help to to fill what they describe as a critical gap in the education system.
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New law mandates civics classes for NJ middle schoolers
Clip: 7/29/2021 | 3m 28sVideo has Closed Captions
New Jersey is bringing civics back to the classroom, with a new law requiring all middle schoolers to take at least one course on the subject starting next year. Proponents hope it will help to to fill what they describe as a critical gap in the education system.
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