""We are in sort of a period where people seem to be arguing quite a lot and disagreeing. I think in the longer run, the only possible solution is to restore 12th-grade civics.""
""We used to get in a bus and go to Sacramento. We'd see the legislature in session, and we'd have 'Youth in Government Day,' where everybody took on the position of somebody in San Francisco's government, so that the kids knew by the time they graduated that they'd better participate in that government - that it's their government.""
""America's public schools are the nurseries of democracy.""
"Justices should write in a clear way to ensure that citizens understand both the complexities and the practical impact of a ruling."
Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer emphasized the importance of civic education in reducing societal polarization during a recent forum. He advocated for restoring 12th-grade civics education, citing his own experiences in public schools that fostered civic participation. Breyer believes that public education plays a crucial role in strengthening democracy and that justices should communicate clearly to enhance public understanding of legal rulings. His career has consistently highlighted the significance of civic engagement in a democratic society.
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