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Webinar Series: Teaching the 2024 U.S. Election

Political Science Now

Her research agenda focuses on political science pedagogy, campus-based civic engagement, and pop culture & politics. Dr. Athena M. King is an assistant professor of political science and geography at Old Dominion University.

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2024 U.S. Election Webinar Series: Preparing Students for the 2024 Election: Campus Engagement and Civic Education

Political Science Now

election presents educators across the United States with the opportunity to help their students engage in the democratic system. Why is it essential to teach democratic citizenship and civic engagement? The 2024 U.S. What concrete steps can higher educators use to connect students to the U.S. election process at all levels?

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OPINION: Our schools must figure out a way to teach this presidential election

The Hechinger Report

Discussion of controversial topics is now a core subject in their efforts, along with teaching media literacy and giving students the opportunity to engage in hands-on civic engagement projects. And this election is far more polarizing than the one in 2012.). That simply must change.