The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 1, 2021

They point to dismal scores on national history and civics exams — less than 25 percent scored as proficient — as proof that schools need to spend more time teaching students core facts about our system of government, and warn that civics projects are displacing that instruction. Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.

Civic Engagement 142

Civic Engagement Civics Teaching Middle School 142

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Some school districts, local governments and nonprofit groups across the country have galvanized this youth activism by giving students opportunities to participate in leadership roles and democracy in ways that go beyond civics classes and student government. Andrew Brennen, National Geographic education fellow.

Civics 143

Civics Civic Engagement High School Government 143

Political Science Now

APRIL 9, 2025

There is currently a concerted effort at the local, state, and federal levels of government to undermine, discredit, and discourage those tasked with teaching and studying black politics. The topics can span the breadth of the fields in both public administration and policy. European Union), multilevel, corporate, or global citizenship.

Civic Engagement 46

Civic Engagement Civics Economics Professional Development 46

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 55

Political Science Civics Civic Engagement K-12 55

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Candy Marshall, president of the scholarship and advocacy group TheDream.US., It would also allow the government to begin accepting applications again – something that was halted in July when a federal judge in Texas ruled the program unlawful. Candy Marshall, president of the scholarship and advocacy group TheDream.US.

Civic Engagement 106

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

A serious social justice funder devotes at least 25 percent of its annual giving for advocacy, community organizing, civic engagement and other systems-change strategies,” the framework says. “We Communities need government and economic systems to work for marginalized groups.

Social Justice 86

Social Justice Civic Engagement Advocacy Civics 86