# Students Stay Silent in Civics Class | Anchorage News

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Published: 2026-09-18T20:40:24+00:00
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## Resource

A new survey reveals a startling trend in civics classrooms: over half of students withhold their opinions not out of fear, but because they’re worried how peers will react. This self-censorship undermines the core purpose of civics — practicing democratic dialogue — and is worsened when teachers avoid controversial topics to dodge backlash. The fix? Empower students through anonymous feedback and structured debate exercises to build a classroom culture where respectful disagreement isn’t just tolerated, it’s expected. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.adn.com/opinions/2026/09/18/opinion-the-hardest-part-of-alaskas-new-civics-curriculum-be-speaking-honestly-about-it-in-class/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/503a61790e4422c9 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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