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

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. There is no better way to integrate SEL and civic engagement for the next generation of learners. SEL programs are not reported either.

Civic Engagement 137

Civic Engagement Civics K-12 Education 137

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 10, 2022

“In the best case scenario, a student would be exposed to media literacy practices and concepts throughout the day, in math classes and science classes, not just in English and social sciences.”. It’s about civic responsibility,” Polites said. “I

Teaching 135

Teaching Civics K-12 Social Science 135

ED Surge

JANUARY 10, 2023

So in the fall of 2019 and the winter of 2020, I worked with a talented team of videographers and producers to fan out to schools across the country—in Indiana, California, Florida and Massachusetts—to capture short documentary videos of classroom teachers. What a great writing prompt. What a terrific life skill to be sharing.

Local History 128

Local History Civics Lesson Plan Social Science 128

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

More than half of Americans ages 18 to 24 turned out for the 2020 general election , according to the U.S. Tisch College of Civic Life. “It Of the more than 1 million new voters it signed up in all, Vote.org says 34 percent were 18, compared to 8 percent during its 2020 voter registration drive. Census Bureau.

Political Science 136

Political Science Civics Government Social Justice 136

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

This election showed the critical connection between life and social sciences. Teaching civics is not only supposed to give people the basic skills to participate in a democracy, it should instill an appreciation of the fact that ignorance can be scaled up through policy.

Civics 135

Civics American History Leadership History 135