Campus protesters need to learn some civics before they protest
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It seems axiomatic that colleges should be about learning, not political theater. Yet the ignorance students show in every measure of history and civics also underlies the student protests that are disrupting campus life and learning around the country. As one student protester frankly admitted, she had no idea why she was protesting and needed to be “more educated” on the issues. But it’s hard to learn much when you’re busy shouting slogans and disrupting classes.
Originally published: May 16, 2024
Author: David Davenport
Position: Former President
Institution: Pepperdine University
Published by: The Hill