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2024 U.S. Election Webinar Series: Facilitating Respectful Conversations in the Political Science Classroom

Political Science Now

Event: Facilitating Respectful Conversations in the Political Science Classroom Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM PT Registration: Register here (registration is free) Respectful political dialogue between engaged citizens is a cornerstone characteristic of a healthy democracy. She received her Ph.D.

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

Political Science Now

Join the American Political Science Association (APSA) for a webinar discussion sharing best practices to connect students to the 2024 U.S. Why is it essential to teach democratic citizenship and civic engagement? Associate Professor of Political Science at Howard University Elizabeth A. The 2024 U.S. Elizabeth A.

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Katherine Thrailkill’s Mentor Led Her to MAHG

Teaching American History

She would help students gain political efficacy—the knowledge and confidence they need to make their voices count in our political system. Lindblom is the 2013 Arizona Teacher of the Year and a 2014 Graduate of the MAHG program. Once she found her calling, colleagues helped her make her way.

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Switching sides in the teacher wars

The Hechinger Report

In states that underfund education … they tend to see the more contentious issues as distractions they can’t afford,” says Jeffrey Henig, professor of political science and education at Teachers College, Columbia University. Jeffrey Henig, professor of Political Science and Education, Teachers College, Columbia University.

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Joyce Vance: Bring Back Civics Education!

Diane Ravitch

Voters who lack the backbone of a solid education in civics can be manipulated. One thing that is clear from the ease with which Trump seems to have stripped so many voters of their common sense is the need to restore civics education in this country. In 2013, WWE inducted Mr. Trump into its hall of fame. Its time to catch up.

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