ED Surge

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Fortunately, in light of democracy’s fragility, there has been a steady increase in initiatives from federal and state governments to incorporate civics education in K-12 classrooms. In 2020, California adopted a State Seal of Civic Engagement that high school students can earn upon graduation.

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C3 Teachers

MARCH 30, 2022

Image of New York State Archives and Museum in Albany, New York Making connections with cultural centers offers educators a measure of expertise outside their own content knowledge and pedagogical skill. These advantages suggest why connections with cultural centers should matter to educators, students and the local community.

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Political Science Now

JULY 28, 2024

Event: Facilitating Respectful Conversations in the Political Science Classroom Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM PT Registration: Register here (registration is free) Respectful political dialogue between engaged citizens is a cornerstone characteristic of a healthy democracy. Verónica L.

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Political Science Now

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Ford Foundation went on to fund her subsequent Mobilization, Change and Political and Civic Engagement Project. She formerly served as chair of the Department of Political Science, Director of the Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture and Deputy Provost for Graduate Education at the University of Chicago.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Just one-third of students rate their school culture positively, according to data released this week by the San Francisco-based non-profit YouthTruth Student. Clearly, there are many developmentally, culturally and ethically inappropriate ways to boost academic achievement. And we would know this if we asked students their opinion.

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Political Science Now

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

College Student Political Participation in the Context of a Polarized Nation and an International Pandemic: Do Campus Civic Engagement Efforts Matter? Howell , University of Mount Union The many voting methods in the 2020 Presidential election increased voting rates across the board, including among college students.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

For politically oriented students, such campus organizations can be crucial parts of their college experience, said Amy Binder, a professor of sociology at Johns Hopkins University’s SNF Agora Institute, which is dedicated to furthering civic engagement and informed dialogue.

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