ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In 2020, California’s State Board of Education adopted criteria and guidance to award a State Seal of Civic Engagement to students who demonstrate excellence in civics education. In my 20 years as an educator, I have seen firsthand how service-learning engages students as they become leaders in their communities.

Civic Engagement 137

Civic Engagement Civics K-12 Education 137

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 29, 2020

“Teaching about civic engagement only once in a while is like teaching someone how to swim without ever putting them in the water.” Heather Van Benthuysen, director, Chicago Public Schools Department of Social Science and Civic Engagement.

Civics 143

Civics Civic Engagement High School Government 143

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.

Civics 129

Civics Education Civic Engagement K-12 129

C3 Teachers

MARCH 30, 2022

As a former high-school social studies teacher and professional development specialist, I have found that connecting with cultural centers (e.g., In addition, the civic summit afforded me professional learning and the opportunity to collaborate with UGRR educational specialists.

Cultures 52

Cultures Heritage Civic Engagement Civics 52

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 15, 2021

It’s about teaching human beings, and it’s not science or English or social studies or math … It’s about teaching human beings how to become good people.”. March 14, 2020. A protester holds a sign during a protest over the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Louisville, Ky.

Charter School 145

Charter School Civics Middle School Civic Engagement 145

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 27, 2020

In 2020, teaching about the presidential election feels more like teaching about the Second Amendment or the abortion rights debate. It’s time we looked at the 2020 presidential race not as one that is too contentious to touch, but rather as an exercise in how to teach controversial issues. Because this is a teachable moment.

Controversial Topics 139

Controversial Topics Teaching Civics Civic Engagement 139