In Frisco, TX, and across the US, there's a sense that something is missing from civic education. The foundation of the country relied on informed citizens.

A key part of the nation's history is the idea that citizens should be well-versed in how the country works. This concept has been around for nearly 250 years.

Further information on this topic can be found through NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, including results from a poll about what Americans think they are missing from their education on democracy.