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Forget civics class: Students want to make a difference in real life

The Hechinger Report

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.

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OPINION: Educators must be on the frontline of social activism

The Hechinger Report

I taught my students to respect the power of civic engagement and social activism. We must do this through teaching, learning and advocacy — as well as social activism and civic engagement. Recent politics has made it hard to extend that work. I have trained in, taught and led educator preparation programs.

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Native Americans turn to charter schools to reclaim their kids’ education

The Hechinger Report

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. Yepa earned a Grammy Award as a child and later graduated from NACA as part of its inaugural class in 2012.

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Short Course: Learning for Democracy: Lessons in Power and Persuasion

Political Science Now

Instructor : Titus Alexander has four decades of experience in civic education, engagement, and advocacy at a local, national, and international level. He currently teaches an advanced apprenticeship in Campaigning, Leadership and Management for Britain’s biggest trade union.

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Teach Truth Day of Action 2024

Zinn Education Project

Sign Up to Host an Event Leadership These events are coordinated by the Zinn Education Project (coordinated by Rethinking Schools and Teaching for Change), Black Lives Matter at School , and the African American Policy Forum. Or march to a local civic building. Interested in adding your organization as a co-sponsor? Walking tours.

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Theme Panel: Civic Learning on Campus: Bringing Political Science In Mini-Conference I, II and III

Political Science Now

Engaging Citizenship introduces foundational concepts in political science through the lens of citizenship, democracy, and civic engagement, highlighting the relevance of the discipline to students’ lives and encouraging them to become engaged and empowered citizens. McHugh, Merrimack College (Discussant) Richard M.

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C. J. Prentiss ¡Presente!: A Path Maker for Justice

Zinn Education Project

Under her leadership they traveled to South Africa, where they visited Robben Island Prison where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned and they visited Soweto. S he lost in 1986 and won in 1990. Prentiss, May 21, 1991. Source: AP After serving as president of the OLBC, Prentiss became president of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Foundation.