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

TCI

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. Reviews were conducted by a bipartisan team of experienced educators with deep knowledge of the content.

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National Teach Truth Day of Action Press Call Highlights

Zinn Education Project

This year, from Seattle, Washington, to Miami, Florida, and many towns and cities in between, educators will host more than 170 grassroots events on Saturday, June 8 and throughout the month. I was teaching for critical thinking. This was 2021, and Iowa had just passed its history censorship law.

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Elevating Social Studies with High-Quality Instructional Materials

TCI

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.