ED Surge

MARCH 9, 2023

Less than three months into 2023, there have been seven. SEL Programs Support Students to Be Better Friends and Citizens Our review of SEL teased out the differences between prosociality and civic behaviors and it turns out, the distinction matters. Civic behaviors and attitudes support the broader community.

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Teaching Civics

MAY 20, 2024

Minnesota Civics Test Update: In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature repealed the civics test requirement. Beginning in the 2023-24 school year, districts will no longer need to administer the civics test ( Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 120B.02, Passing this test is not required for graduation.

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Teaching Civics

MAY 15, 2023

…Using Children’s Literature to Teach Economics and Civics Tuesday, June 20 | 8:30AM-2:30PM CST | Gr. K-5 Join us as we consider how economic and civic concepts and skills foster reasoned decision-making for ourselves and our community. Copyright (C) 2023 Minnesota Council on Economic Education. Register Today!

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Civics for All of US

JANUARY 31, 2023

The Civilian Conservation Corps: Civics at Work Katie Munn Tue, 01/31/2023 - 14:37 Body Join the Franklin D. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) is a great example to use in teaching about how the government responds to crises.

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Political Science Now

JULY 16, 2024

Engaging Citizenship introduces foundational concepts in political science through the lens of citizenship, democracy, and civic engagement, highlighting the relevance of the discipline to students’ lives and encouraging them to become engaged and empowered citizens. McHugh, Merrimack College (Discussant) Richard M.

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Teaching Civics

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Update: In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature repealed the civics test requirement. Beginning in the 2023-24 school year, districts will no longer need to administer the civics test ( Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 120B.02, More Information [link] The post Minnesota Civics Test appeared first on Teaching Civics.

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Political Science Now

MARCH 19, 2025

Samantha’s dissertation focuses on the impacts of urban immigrant inclusion policies on the participation and civic engagement of immigrant and minoritized communities. The nonprofit also has a civic engagement team, which focuses on turning low-propensity voters out to the polls. Learn more here.

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ED Surge

MAY 20, 2024

McCoy says he prizes them primarily for instilling moral and civic virtues in students. Civic learning is just too important an issue to abandon because of “bad actors,” McCoy says. McCoy published a survey of classical learning schools in 2021 for Manhattan Institute, which painted it as an “attractive option for parents.”

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Political Science Now

AUGUST 8, 2024

Schattschneider Award is proudly presented to Claire Willeck for her outstanding dissertation, “Active Civics: How Civics Education Shapes Political Engagement.” ” This thoughtful research tackles the vital link between civics education and political engagement, a key element of a healthy democracy.

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Political Science Now

APRIL 22, 2025

Her academic interests include American Government institutions and voting behavior, State and Local Government, Women and Politics as well as issues around citizenship, civic education, and political science education and pedagogy. She was granted tenure in 2010 and promoted to Senior II Tenured Faculty in 2018.

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ACRE

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The 2023 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences (in Memory of Alfred Nobel) was awarded to Dr. Claudia Goldin, for " for having advanced our understanding of women’s labour market outcomes. ” 18 Analyze causes and effects of cultural changes on society in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s Civics: C.3.CIV.1 History: H.5.USH.8

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Students of History

JANUARY 3, 2023

It's the year 2023, and teaching social studies is more of a challenge than ever before. In my complete curricula for Civics , World , and US History I have a variety of assessment resources along with digital Google Forms options for each unit to help you out.

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Edthena

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Maybe you’re looking for ideas for a strong 2023 start in the classroom or ways you can provide better professional development to teachers. Keep reading for our top picks for the December 2022 resources for more student and teacher learning in 2023. Civic Responsibility.

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Anthropology News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

But community organizers, civic activists, and social movements—as well as corporate and political elites—have long understood the importance of meetings. Survivors of solitary confinement experience severe mental health challenges that affect them for the rest of their lives; many do not survive. prisons and jails.

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Political Science Now

JULY 28, 2024

How can political science educators scaffold productive civic dialogue on contentious political issues? She has co-edited the Palgrave Handbook of teaching and research in Political Science (2023). She also leads the RiceVotes Collective and teaches the Capstone course for the Certificate in Civic Leadership students.

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Political Science Now

MAY 6, 2024

She is majoring in political science and global studies and minoring in civic engagement, criminology, and philosophy of law. On campus, Laika is a fellow of the Center for Civic Engagement and has worked on several efforts such as voter registration, comprehensive voter packets, and event planning.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The Chico library space might not be much, but it gives students an opportunity to take a break from the pressure of adapting to the different, said Karen Schreder, an assistant professor of education who works with rural students through the campus’s civic engagement office.

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Civics for All of US

MAY 12, 2023

The Bill of Rights Workshop for Secondary Educators Katie Munn Fri, 05/12/2023 - 08:50 Body Participants in this online workshop will study the history of the Bill of Rights by analyzing primary sources. Registration is free, and the program will be held via Zoom. You will receive the connection information via email the week of the event.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

It’s about to add a second major, in social change and civic action, which Jones said “seems like a thing the world needs, but there’s not a lot of programs that connect people to that career path.”. These schools also have smaller staffs and lower overheads, with administrators often taking on several roles.

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ASHP CML

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

She is author of Public Sculpture and the Civic Ideal in New York City, 1890-1930 (1989/1997), The Politics of Urban Beauty: New York and Its Art Commission (2006), and Sculpture in Gotham: Art and Urban Renewal in New York (2018). Bernard will discuss exhibitions and memorials about slavery, emancipation, Reconstruction, and Jim Crow.

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Civics for All of US

MAY 12, 2023

Teaching the Bill of Rights for Educators Katie Munn Fri, 05/12/2023 - 08:50 Body A virtual professional development workshop for K–12 educators. This online workshop will explore how to engage learners of all grade levels in the active exploration of primary sources that teach about the rights embodied in the Bill of Rights.

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Teaching American History

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

She also recommended the Master of Arts in American History and Government (MAHG) at Ashland University as the ideal MA program for a working teacher interested in encouraging civil discussion of the perennial issues in American civic life. Thrailkill planned to tell her students about their conversation.

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Civics for All of US

MAY 12, 2023

The Bill of Rights Workshop for Elementary Educators Katie Munn Fri, 05/12/2023 - 08:19 Body Kids have rights! Educators will discover resources for teaching the Bill of Rights in the elementary school classroom, including interactive Civics for All of US distance learning programs, graphic organizers, and DocsTeach activities.

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Institute for Citizens & Scholars

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Civic Spring Fellow Da'Taeveyon Daniels was named Youth Honorary Chair for Banned Books Week 2023 alongside co-chair LeVar Burton.

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Civics for All of US

MAY 12, 2023

We the People: Teaching the Constitution Workshop for Elementary Educators Katie Munn Fri, 05/12/2023 - 07:46 Body Looking closely at the Preamble of the Constitution, teachers will work with primary sources from the National Archives and consider how the interpretation of “We the People” has changed over time.

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Teaching American History

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Young citizens need civics education to understand their constitutionally guaranteed rights. The best civics teachers also help students learn the skills they need to protect their rights. Kymberli Wregglesworth, a 2016 MAHG graduate, teaches Civics, World history and social studies electives at Onaway High School in Michigan.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 31, 2019

National service is no longer considered a civic responsibility by America’s upper class. On March 29, 2019, it was reported that Harvard admitted six veterans to its Class of 2023.). Stanford, Harvard and the majority of other top private schools lack on-campus ROTC programs. Sign up for our newsletter.

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Let's Cultivate Greatness

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

But that’s not creating any real meaning for them, especially if your high school Civics students are somewhat familiar with them already. Below is my dig-deeper lesson sequence for teaching the different types of government in my on-level Civics class. So, let’s do better and create fun and engaging of this standard.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Read the report here In June 2023, KnowledgeWorks and a team of learner-centered partners from across the country hosted a convening aimed at reimagining today’s assessment and accountability systems. Youth played an integral role in this convening, serving as participants, activists and leaders of change.

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Political Science Now

JULY 24, 2024

Notably, she added the Emancipation Proclamation to the National Archives Rotunda in 2023 to commemorate Juneteenth. Shogan is deeply committed to civic education and public engagement, and has made it a priority to expand the reach of the National Archives to a wider audience.

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ACRE

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

School: * School District: * Subject & Grade Level * Ex: 9th grade Economics, 11th grade AP Civics and Econ Competition Category: * Which division will your students be participating in? 2023 2022 2021 Educator Name * First Name Last Name Email * (This will be our primary form of contact for event updates.)

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

On February 13, 2023, the Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Act was introduced in the Senate. This is especially true in educational settings, where equipping students with digital citizenship skills is essential for their safe and responsible navigation of the digital landscape.

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ED Surge

MARCH 4, 2024

This may contribute to challenges related to civic participation and community development. The cumulative effect of chronic absenteeism can result in a less educated and more disengaged citizenry , affecting the overall social fabric of a nation.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In recent years, a number of states have passed civics testing mandates to pressure students to become more civically active. And how useful is civic education for those who chose to get involved? One idea that’s taken root is forcing students to take a civics test as a requirement for high school graduation.

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Civics for All of US

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Teaching the 14th Amendment Katie Munn Tue, 10/17/2023 - 15:24 Body This session will feature a seminar discussion of the revolutionary qualities of the 14th Amendment. We will unpack the text of this amendment and discover why it was desired after the Civil War, its destiny in the decades that followed, and its relevance today.

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Civics for All of US

MAY 4, 2023

Interrogating Presidential Photos Katie Munn Thu, 05/04/2023 - 13:32 Body Since John F. Kennedy, most Presidents have had an official photographer, resulting in a wealth of primary source material.

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Civics for All of US

JANUARY 25, 2023

The Bill of Rights for Elementary Educators Katie Munn Wed, 01/25/2023 - 13:32 Body Explore how to engage elementary students with primary sources from the holdings of the National Archives that demonstrate the power of student voices. The First Amendment and You!

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