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The Future of Democracy Depends on a Quality Civics Education

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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. A Good Civics Education Includes History When teachers, administrators and legislators talk about history education, we must consider it an exercise in civics.

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Oral History of Forgottonia: Building a Public History Project in Rural Western Illinois

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But I believe that by allowing students to follow their own curiosity about our local history–whether this means something good or something less flattering–I am allowing them a stake in the future development of our community. I was familiar with his work with the Forgottonia Project at Cuba High School and was eager to help.

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How Improving Civic Literacy Can Reinforce Democracy

Stanford History Education Group

How Improving Civic Literacy Can Reinforce Democracy kerrd Fri, 03/25/2022 - 10:03 03/25/22 [link]

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How Improving Civic Literacy Can Reinforce Democracy

Stanford History Education Group

How Improving Civic Literacy Can Reinforce Democracy kerrd Fri, 03/25/2022 - 10:03 03/25/22 [link]

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Media Literacy is Desperately Needed in Classrooms Around the Country, Advocates Say

Stanford History Education Group

Media Literacy is Desperately Needed in Classrooms Around the Country, Advocates Say kerrd Mon, 03/21/2022 - 10:03 03/18/22 [link]

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Media Literacy is Desperately Needed in Classrooms Around the Country, Advocates Say

Stanford History Education Group

Media Literacy is Desperately Needed in Classrooms Around the Country, Advocates Say kerrd Mon, 03/21/2022 - 10:03 03/18/22 [link]

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