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Strengthening Civic Education: The Role of High-Quality Curriculum and Teaching Strategies

TCI

Civic education is the cornerstone of a functioning democracy, yet recent evaluations reveal significant gaps in how it is taught across the nation. High-quality civics and U.S. Addressing gaps in civics education is crucial for developing engaged citizens. State Evaluations Reveal Gaps in Civics Education In 2021, The Thomas B.

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OPINION: During civic learning week, let’s push for national progress toward a more perfect union

The Hechinger Report

National pride in America is at a record low, coinciding with desperately low scores on the nations civics report card from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). This week is National Civic Learning Week , when thousands of Americans will demonstrate just how we can do this. Related: Become a lifelong learner.

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Boost Student Achievement with High-Quality Instructional Materials on Social Studies

TCI

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. Youll also learn about HQIMs impact on academic performance and civic readiness, along with strategies for effective implementation.

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OPINION: We must do a better job of teaching Asian American history in our schools

The Hechinger Report

As a social studies teacher and a Chinese American immigrant, I find myself subconsciously asking the following questions: How are Asian Americans viewed by the American public? history and civics curriculum to be more inclusive and equitable? history and civics curriculum to be more inclusive and equitable?

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COLUMN: The world is waking up to education’s essential role in climate solutions

The Hechinger Report

During Hurricane Ida in the summer of 2021, floodwaters had poured into vents set inches above ground level. While 95 percent of 58,000 primary and secondary teachers in 2021 felt that teaching climate change is important, just 32 percent felt they can explain climate change in their local context.

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Building Relationships: Connecting and Reconnecting with Cultural Centers

C3 Teachers

As a former high-school social studies teacher and professional development specialist, I have found that connecting with cultural centers (e.g., I was first introduced to UGRR at the SUNY Buffalo State College Civic Summit when their educational specialists presented “Lessons from the Field: The Legal Geography of Slavery.”

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Studies Weekly Spotlight: Texas Teacher Shares Passion for Nonfiction

Studies Weekly

Studies Weekly Spotlight: Texas Teacher Shares Passion for Nonfiction Jan. 14, 2021Studies Weekly Sandra Bradshaw, a second-grade teacher in Texas, is in the education field because she wants to positively impact students’ lives. Bradshaw wishes more teachers would teach civics and history through Studies Weekly.