Do Republicans Need A Reality Check On The Senate? "Reclaiming Liberal Education" & More | Peter Berkowitz
(16:24) Hoover Institution fellow Peter Berkowitz discusses his recent book Reclaiming Liberal Education in America.
September 28, 2026
Published June 3, 2025
As civic knowledge declines, so too does the strength of American democracy. Today, only 22% of eighth graders are proficient in civics, while many young Americans question the viability of democracy itself. But amid growing political and cultural battles over what should be taught, parents across the spectrum agree: students must learn the founding principles that sustain the republic. By building on this consensus and advancing decentralized, state-led reforms, America can bypass ideological gridlock, strengthen civic understanding, and secure the foundations of constitutional self-government.
Check out more from Chester E. Finn Jr.:
- Read "An Open Letter to Bill Gates" by Chester E. Finn Jr. here.
- Read "It’s Time To Get Serious About Civics" by Chester E. Finn Jr. here.
- Listen to the Matters of Policy & Politics podcast with Chester E. Finn Jr. here.
Learn more about Chester E. Finn Jr. here.
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