2019 Civic Engagement Government 
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 1, 2021
They point to dismal scores on national history and civics exams — less than 25 percent scored as proficient — as proof that schools need to spend more time teaching students core facts about our system of government, and warn that civics projects are displacing that instruction. Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.
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. Andrew Brennen, National Geographic education fellow.
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The Hechinger Report
MARCH 12, 2024
Related: Teaching ‘action civics’ engages kids – and ignites controversy Sanes is at the far end of the teaching spectrum when it comes to promoting climate activism, not to mention discussing controversial issues of any kind in his classroom.
Political Science Now
JUNE 5, 2024
When I attended the APSA annual conference in 2019, the “Applying for a Job at a Teaching-Oriented Institution” roundtable session was incredibly helpful in preparing me for the portion of the academic job market I wanted to pursue. I additionally earned a terminal MA degree in government and politics from St.
Political Science Now
JULY 16, 2024
This roundtable will focus on Balasco, Forestal, and Abernathy’s Engaging Citizenship, a forthcoming introduction to politics textbook (Oxford University Press 2025). political system within a global context, and 3) to engage with the political process as educated and empowered citizens.
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.
Political Science Now
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Engaging the 2024 US Election Webinar Series National campaigns and elections allow citizens to reflect and participate in their democracy. This collection showcases the work of political scientists who conduct research, teach, or provide campus service to encourage student political participation, democratic engagement, and voting.
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