The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In the days leading up to the 2024 presidential election, the news was filled with partisan language and misinformation about the basic ways our country functions and how elections work. Unlike the majority of my peers, I am receiving a robust civics education, but it is largely outside of school. Related: Become a lifelong learner.

Civics 97

Civics Civic Engagement Museum Government 97

TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Responding to these concerns, the federal government increased funding for K-12 civics and history education funding from $7.75 This investment represented a tripling of funds dedicated to these subjects in 2023, with continued allocation in the 2024 federal budget. million to $23 million as grants available to states.

Civics 98

Civics Teaching Civic Engagement Social Studies 98

TCI

OCTOBER 28, 2024

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.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Civics K-12 Geography 52

Political Science Now

JULY 16, 2024

This roundtable will focus on Balasco, Forestal, and Abernathy’s Engaging Citizenship, a forthcoming introduction to politics textbook (Oxford University Press 2025). political system within a global context, and 3) to engage with the political process as educated and empowered citizens.

Political Science 54

Political Science Civics Civic Engagement K-12 54