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

The Hechinger Report

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.

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Most School Districts Still Lack Data-Privacy Personnel

ED Surge

Only a few years ago, before the pandemic, finding a school district with a dedicated leadership position focused on data privacy was like spotting a “unicorn”—something so rare it was practically mythical. That was a signal from the highest levels of leadership saying that this is important, Corns says.

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Webinar Series: Teaching the 2024 U.S. Election

Political Science Now

Past Events include: Preparing Students for the 2024 Election: Civic and Campus Engagement Engaging the 2024 U.S. Her research agenda focuses on political science pedagogy, campus-based civic engagement, and pop culture & politics. Dr. Athena M. Huerta is a co-author of the textbook Practicing Texas Politics.

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Theme Panel: Civic Learning on Campus: Bringing Political Science In Mini-Conference I, II and III

Political Science Now

Engaging Citizenship introduces foundational concepts in political science through the lens of citizenship, democracy, and civic engagement, highlighting the relevance of the discipline to students’ lives and encouraging them to become engaged and empowered citizens.

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STUDENT VOICE: Why don’t elite colleges do more for veterans?

The Hechinger Report

They have the drive, work ethic and leadership skills to succeed in the classroom. They’ve also demonstrated the leadership skills and work ethic necessary to succeed and contribute in America’s top classrooms. National service is no longer considered a civic responsibility by America’s upper class.

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Native Americans turn to charter schools to reclaim their kids’ education

The Hechinger Report

According to a 2019 national survey , close to half of American Indian and Alaska Native students reported knowing “nothing” or only “a little” about their cultural heritage. Since its opening in 2006, the charter school has inspired the launch of similar schools in other tribal communities. Credit: Sharon Chischilly for The Hechinger Report.

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What if we hired for skills, not degrees?

The Hechinger Report

But now some workforce organizations, researchers and regional civic leaders are pushing back — persuading companies to look beyond academic credentials and to instead hire people based on their skills. in February 2019. Rainville had to persuade 10 people from the sales leadership team before she could make the change.

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