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Civic Engagement

Social Science

Forget civics class: Students want to make a difference in real life

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 29, 2020

“Teaching about civic engagement only once in a while is like teaching someone how to swim without ever putting them in the water.” Heather Van Benthuysen, director, Chicago Public Schools Department of Social Science and Civic Engagement.

Civics

Civics Civic Engagement High School Government

First Things First When Teaching Civic Education

MPSA

MARCH 30, 2022

The political science teaching world was abuzz with ideas about how to get students to roll up their sleeves, get involved in government at the local level, and prepare for lives of civic engagement. These citizens have little interest in civic engagement. I was deeply involved in this process.

Civics

Civics Civic Engagement Teaching Political Science

Social Studies Network

Forget civics class: Students want to make a difference in real life

First Things First When Teaching Civic Education

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