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. Related: Making America whole again via civics education.

Civics 143

Civics Civic Engagement High School Government 143

The Hechinger Report

MAY 19, 2024

The word just hasn’t gotten out about the ability to do this,” said Todd Ziebarth, a senior vice president of state advocacy and support at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. Still, the network dispatches experts on finance, community engagement, student experience, curriculum and professional development.

Charter School 136

Charter School Heritage K-12 Education 136

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

I mean, very young — 16, 17,” said Jennifer McAndrew, senior director of communications and planning at Tufts’ Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life. “It It goes back to them engaging each other and saying, ‘This isn’t a perfect system. “You’re seeing a generation of activists. Social media has a huge impact.

Political Science 136

Political Science Civics Government Social Justice 136