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Webinar Series: Teaching the 2024 U.S. Election

Political Science Now

Her research agenda focuses on political science pedagogy, campus-based civic engagement, and pop culture & politics. Dr. Athena M. King is an assistant professor of political science and geography at Old Dominion University. Huerta is a co-author of the textbook Practicing Texas Politics.

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The Future of Democracy Depends on a Quality Civics Education

ED Surge

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.

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Defend the Freedom to Learn in Georgia: Back-to-School Read-Aloud

Zinn Education Project

While she is the first known Georgia public school teacher to be terminated under what is called the “trio of censorship” laws passed in 2022, the law is impacting classrooms around the state. But this cannot happen if there is a culture of fear that leads teachers to discourage conversations and inquiry.

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Often overwhelmed on big campuses, rural college students push for support

The Hechinger Report

Related: Culture wars on campus start to affect students’ choices for college About a fifth of Americans live in rural areas , according to the U.S. “I’d love to talk to you more about what we can do,” he said, after fielding questions about budgets, tuition hikes and whether he was a Taylor Swift fan. Census Bureau. It would be too formal.”

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Building Community through Inquiry

C3 Teachers

This workshop seeks to equip teachers with the tools, skills, and confidence necessary to engage students in community history through inquiry. This National Endowment for the Humanities Landmarks in American History and Culture Workshop will bring 72 teachers from all over the country to Spartanburg, South Carolina in July 2022.

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The Importance of Research in Social Studies Classrooms

Teaching American History

A Conversation with Sonja Czarnecki Sonja Czarnecki, 2022 MAHG Graduate “In order to understand history, you have to do history,” Sonja Czarnecki insists. In this way, Todd and Sonkin reinforced the stereotype of the Okies as country bumpkins, making them seem far less connected to mainstream American culture than they actually were.

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2024 U.S. Election Webinar Series: Facilitating Respectful Conversations in the Political Science Classroom

Political Science Now

Event: Facilitating Respectful Conversations in the Political Science Classroom Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM PT Registration: Register here (registration is free) Respectful political dialogue between engaged citizens is a cornerstone characteristic of a healthy democracy. Verónica L.