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 143

Civics Civic Engagement High School Government 143

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 96

Civics Civic Engagement K-12 Government 96

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 15, 2021

It’s about teaching human beings, and it’s not science or English or social studies or math … It’s about teaching human beings how to become good people.”. April 20, 2015. And the goal can be simple: helping students feel confident in their knowledge of how government works and empowering them to be civically engaged.

Charter School 145

Charter School Civics Middle School Civic Engagement 145