TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

State Evaluations Reveal Gaps in Civics Education In 2021, The Thomas B. Fordham Institute evaluated the state-of-state standards for civics and history across all fifty states. Materials help students engage in learning opportunities like scholars in social studies. The materials promote rigor and depth of learning.

Civics 98

Civics Teaching Civic Engagement Social Studies 98

TCI

JANUARY 14, 2025

Engaging students in social studies goes beyond simply covering the material; its about helping them connect historical events to current issues and develop critical thinking skills. In todays rapidly changing world, students need more than just facts to succeed.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Civics Civic Engagement Critical Thinking 52

ED Surge

APRIL 25, 2022

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen provided testimony to Congress in 2021, where she explained how the company has failed to stop the spread of misinformation, is aware that apps like Instagram cause harm to teenagers, and has algorithms that are constantly tweaked to deliver engaging but problematic content.

Civic Engagement 122

Civic Engagement Civics Critical Thinking Economics 122

Political Science Now

JULY 16, 2024

Murray, Weber State University (Presenter) Allison Rank, SUNY, Oswego State Session Description: Democratic erosion in the United States—rendered vivid in the events of January 6, 2021—as well as the global decline of democratic regimes should push us to reflect on how we introduce politics to students.

Political Science 54

Political Science Civics Civic Engagement K-12 54

TCI

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Educators know that when students engage in lessons, it helps them improve their focus and take more ownership of their learning. Inquiry-based or active learning experiences can have a stronger impact on students and help them develop critical thinking and other necessary skills.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Civics K-12 Geography 52