The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2017

For example, in the 2015 Kentucky gubernatorial election, when the voter turnout was a dismal 30.6 In a system that all too often doesn’t solicit our input on anything beyond planning social events and fundraisers, too many of us become either oblivious or callous about the very concept of civic engagement.

Civics 98

Civics Civic Engagement K-12 Government 98

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

This model of teaching could be used in a range of disciplines beyond journalism, at both high school and college, to engage students in complex issues and disciplines. To engage students, she will assign student teams – essential to building community in online classes – to research history and context for lessons.

Civic Engagement 145

Civic Engagement Social Justice Economics Civics 145

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 15, 2021

The subject line read: “Living history.”. history teacher scrambles to explain unprecedented attacks and desecration of democracy. From then on, Patrie, a science teacher, started difficult days by asking her students how they felt — an approach recommended by the education nonprofit Facing History and Ourselves. April 20, 2015.

Charter School 145

Charter School Civics Middle School Civic Engagement 145