The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Some school districts, local governments and nonprofit groups across the country have galvanized this youth activism by giving students opportunities to participate in leadership roles and democracy in ways that go beyond civics classes and student government. Related: Making America whole again via civics education.

Civics 143

Civics Civic Engagement High School Government 143

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Launched in 2017, Calling BS became an instant hit at the University of Washington; it fills its 150-student capacity quickly each year. As new technologies and social media platforms emerge, Adams said it’s “vitally important” to formally integrate this literacy training into the curriculum. Students have a right to it,” he said.

K-12 145

K-12 Civics Critical Thinking Middle School 145

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 18, 2018

But if this civic action is to be sustained and to extend to topics beyond gun violence and school safety, schools need to do more to nurture these students’ dispositions toward political participation so they can continue to engage in informed and effective ways. Related: COLUMN: Making America whole again via civics education.

Civics 86

Civics Social Studies Critical Thinking History 86

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Informing non-certified teachers of their options is part of a strategy for training local residents, like new Central High School 8th and 9th grade social studies teacher Tiffany Gant. Constitution, and quizzes to teach civics. and a Provisional Professional Teaching License among others.

Charter School 111

Charter School Tradition Public School Civics 111

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 5, 2018

Until 2017, New Orleans high schools had no internal options to help students who fell so far behind a conventional diploma seemed impossible. “My In 2016 schools earned the 25-point incentive for a total of only 41 students citywide; the 2017 total was worse, a mere 17 students. My grades were perfect. But I was a chatterbox.”.

High School 69

High School K-12 Tutoring Elementary School 69

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 18, 2017

The 2016 election and the tumultuous start to Donald Trump’s presidency, which hits the 100-day mark next week, have presented civics teachers in red, blue and purple states alike with a double-edged sword. For project-based civic learning, there’s the web-based “Civic Action Project” (CAP) created by the Constitutional Rights Foundation. “The

Civics 89

Civics Education K-12 Primary Sources 89

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

In fact, the town library and school are linked by more than geography, since the school district’s two libraries became part of the Port Orford library system in 2017. Much like how town librarians stepped in to save the school libraries in 2017, they also provided crucial space, books, Wi-Fi, and activities to students during the pandemic.

Library 129

Library Geography High School Civics 129