NewsFox News PoliticsMay 7, 2026United States
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch releases book to address decline in civic knowledge
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch has co-authored a new children's book, 'Heroes of 1776,' aimed at improving civic education for young people. Gorsuch cites statistics showing low proficiency in American history and civics among students and adults as the primary motivation for the project.
Read the full story at Fox News PoliticsWhy It Matters
The article highlights a public concern regarding the level of civic knowledge among U.S. students and adults, which may influence future educational priorities and public discourse on American history.
Key Facts
- Only 13% of eighth-grade students are proficient in American history.
- Only 22% of eighth-grade students are proficient in civics.
- Approximately 60% of adults would fail a standard citizenship test.
- In 2019, only one-third of Americans could name all three branches of government.
- Justice Gorsuch states that all nine current Supreme Court justices agree on the importance of learning American history.
- The book 'Heroes of 1776' focuses on the role of young people during the Revolutionary War.
- The project was inspired by the work of former Justice Sandra Day O'Connor regarding civic education.
Who's Mentioned
personSandra Day O'Connor“Former Supreme Court Justice who founded a civics education nonprofit”organizationFox News Digital“News outlet that conducted the interview”otherHeroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration“New children's book authored by Gorsuch and Nitze”personNeil Gorsuch“Supreme Court Justice and author of 'Heroes of 1776'”personJanie Nitze“Former clerk to Gorsuch and co-author of the book”