When Black youth appear in public conversations about civics, it’s usually in the context of disparities: whether it’s lower scores on the NAEP Civics assessment, underfunded schools or limited access to high-quality civic education. These are real, urgent issues. But they are only half the story. Black youth are frequently among the most civically engaged […] The post OPINION: Black youth believe in their ability to make change, but our schools aren’t helping them appeared first on The Hechinger Report.