The article discusses how colleges, facing pressure to teach American values, can demonstrate civic engagement by participating in initiatives to bolster at-risk voter protections. It emphasizes the role of higher education institutions in strengthening democratic processes. Written by Sara Custer, the piece was published on March 12, 2026, in Inside Higher Ed.
Key Points
- Colleges under pressure to teach American values
- Modeling civic engagement through voter protection efforts
- Higher education’s role in strengthening democracy
Implications for Educational Freedom
This could highlight potential government overreach in pressuring colleges to teach specific values, potentially impacting educational freedom in higher education. However, it has no direct implications for K-12 school choice, ESAs, vouchers, or parental rights.
