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NCHE Partners with the Library of Congress

NCHE

Eligible applicants can include educational institutions, cultural organizations, historical societies or museums, community or civic groups, libraries, and literacy organizations. These regional grants will help fund projects that expand and explore innovative methods of teaching and learning with Library of Congress materials.

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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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Teaching for Black Lives Study Groups

Zinn Education Project

APPLYING TO FORM A STUDY GROUP If you are interested in forming a Teaching for Black Lives study group for the 2024–2025 school year or throughout the 2024–2026 school years, please carefully read the sections below. The ideas above are suggestions.

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OPINION: A better democracy starts in our schools

The Hechinger Report

The United States spends $54 per student on those subjects, but only 5 cents per student on civics education. It has become fashionable to say we should prioritize civics education in schools. Or the abysmal scores students receive on civics tests administered by the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Because it does.

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Joyce Vance: Bring Back Civics Education!

Diane Ravitch

Voters who lack the backbone of a solid education in civics can be manipulated. Thats something that Americans, hopefully, will not fall for, because the 2026 midterms will be key. Or, if thats not in your lane, make the time to show up at school board meetings and demand civics education in our schools. Its time to catch up.

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