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

TCI

Civic education is the cornerstone of a functioning democracy, yet recent evaluations reveal significant gaps in how it is taught across the nation. High-quality civics and U.S. history instruction is essential for developing informed, engaged citizens who can navigate the complexities of modern society.

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APSA’s Summer Rise High School Intern Program: Meet the Cohort

Political Science Now

They also talked to APSA Educate about their passion for civic education, social justice, scholarly analysis, and interest in studying political science at the undergraduate level. Meet the APSA’s 2024 Summer Rise Cohort and their Interviews Below Amelia Goettsch is a rising-senior at Poolesville High School in Maryland.

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Rebuilding the Transatlantic exchange on Learning & Teaching: The Active Learning in Political Science (ALPS) Blog Receives the 2024 APSA-PSA International Partnerships Award

Political Science Now

The APSA-PSA International Partnerships Award, jointly supported by the Political Studies Association of the UK and APSA , honors political scientists engaged in collaborative and productive cross-national partnerships that make a significant contribution to the discipline in the areas of teaching, research, or civic engagement.

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The Future of Democracy Depends on a Quality Civics Education

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Meanwhile, almost 40 percent of the American public still contest the results of a free and fair election, and with the 2024 federal election around the corner, political polarization in the United States seems neverending, leaving democracy in an arguably fragile state. we must reprioritize history education as a whole, not just in parts.

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Elevating Social Studies with High-Quality Instructional Materials

TCI

According to the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) , social studies is the integrated study of social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence. This broad field draws upon various disciplines, such as anthropology, archeology, economics, geography, history, law, and philosophy.

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

Zinn Education Project

February 2024 Update: The school district’s firing of Katie Rinderle was just upheld by the state board. Reading is one way to see oneself in history, to learn about others, and to consider ways to shape a more just and joyful future. Includes guidance for adults on why and how to have those conversations.

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Congratulations to the 2024 APSA Award Winners

Political Science Now

APSA is delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 APSA awards ! Corwin Award for the best dissertation in the field of public law Recipient: Lucien Ferguson, Boston College Law School Title: “The Spirit of Caste: Recasting the History of Civil Rights” Harold D.