As the nation's Semiquincentennial approaches in 2026, Alabama faces an uncomfortable reality. The state that once produced prominent figures in America's constitutional drama now struggles with civic educational mediocrity.
The state, which reliably votes for limited government and constitutional fidelity, seems to consider instruction in the Constitution an optional amenity.
The state that reliably votes for limited government and constitutional fidelity evidently considers instruction in the Constitution itself an optional amenity.
Alabama can remedy this deficit before the nation's 250th anniversary.
Author's summary: Alabama must improve civic education.