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IGC in the Media

Commentary: Trust in Florida’s K-12 schools is alarmingly low

Source: Orlando Sentinel

Published: January 31, 2025 at 5:30 AM EST | Author: Ryan Owens and James V. Shuls

The Turn of the Tide in School Choice Advocacy?

Source: RealClearEducation

Published: January 31, 2025 | Author: James V. Shuls

James Shuls Hiring - Press Release

Source: Institute for Governance and Civics

Published: January 14, 2025 | Author: Jonus Goldstein

FSU’s Institute for Governance and Civics guest speaker to make ‘The Case for Black American Patriotism’

Source: Florida Daily

Published: January 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM EST | Author: Amy Farnum-Patronis

Newly created institute at FSU hopes to reverse trends on civic literacy | Opinion

Source: Tallahassee Democrat

Published: December 6, 2024 | Author: Ryan Owens

FSU’s Institute for Governance & Civics to host National Civics Bee® State Championship

Source: FSU News

Published: October 17, 2024 | Author: Amy Farnum-Patronis