The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

A 2016 study by the Stanford Graduate School of Education found that significant numbers of middle schoolers, high schoolers and college students could not adequately judge the credibility of online information. Information is clearly the basis for their civic agency and civic empowerment. Students have a right to it,” he said.

K-12 145

K-12 Civics Critical Thinking Middle School 145

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Polites, who testified before the legislature on the need for media literacy, said the subject goes “hand-in-hand” with a recently passed state civics-education law , that will help students to become well-informed voting citizens, regardless of political party. It’s about civic responsibility,” Polites said. “I

Teaching 136

Teaching Civics K-12 Social Science 136

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

The arts provide dimension and perspective, and they help students develop the critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills they will need to succeed in school, work and life. No matter the path, arts education provides a way to creative careers of the future.

Education 103

Education Civics Critical Thinking Cultures 103

Let's Cultivate Greatness

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Including the Electoral College in your civics and government class is essential. And since it’s a bit complicated, it’s a great topic to spend a few days on because there are so many ways to practice critical thinking and general social studies skills. Want these activities and more to bring into your Civics class?

Teaching 52

Teaching Civics Government Archiving 52

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 26, 2018

These kinds of head-scratching, politically ignorant actions lay bare the very reason that people need a quality liberal arts education.

Education 88

Education Government Private School Civics 88