General Jim Mattis was the featured speaker at this event about civics education and national security hosted by the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and iCivics. Introductory remarks were provided by Academy President David Oxtoby and iCivics CEO Louise Dubé. The wide-ranging conversation with Danielle Allen (Harvard University) and General Mattis explored declining civic readiness, connections between civics education and national security, and thoughts on promoting lifelong civic learning. The Our Common Purpose report, which was issued by the Academy and is online at amacad.org/ourcommonpurpose, recommends a renewed commitment to civics education as part of a multi-faceted plan for strengthening democracy in America.
Learn more about the event: bit.ly/3QNkv3z.