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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. Things … the government does affect us, but we can’t vote,” she said.

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Living Geography

We have just been involved in contributing to the RGS' submission for the Call for Evidence for the government's Curriculum and Assessment Review for example, supporting the work of the Education team, helping at events and plenty more opportunities for someone who is proactive.

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Eligible for financial aid, nearly a million students never get it

The Hechinger Report

“When these programs were designed, it was an acknowledgment that there were low-income students who had need, and of the importance of going to college,” said Carrie Warick, director of policy and advocacy at the nonpartisan National College Access Network. Carrie Warick, director of policy and advocacy, National College Access Network.

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Every Person Counts: How the 2020 U.S. Census Could Impact Adult Education

Digital Promise

and it affects the allocation of more than $800 billion in federal government funding nationwide. The National Literacy Council’s website also has an extensive list of helpful resources for teaching and learning, programs, and advocacy. The census count is used to determine representation in state capitols and Washington, D.C.,

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How one school is coping with mental health: Social workers delivering technology, food and counseling to kids at home, and open office hours all day — even when school is out

The Hechinger Report

The unprecedented events of the past year have taken a toll on the mental health and well-being of students of every age. Ericka Santiago-Diaz, school social worker. This year, we felt that is was even more critical,” she said. “We We really increased our services when Covid started in March.”.

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Despite Hispanic population growth, the number of HSIs has dropped for the first time in 20 years

The Hechinger Report

Colleges with at least 25 percent Latino enrollment are designated as Hispanic-serving Institutions, or HSIs, by the federal government and are eligible for certain grant programs to further Latino student success. It does take that extra effort, rather than assuming” to know what Latino students need.

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Apply Now for 2025 APSA Dissertation Workshops | Deadline: April 27, 2025

Political Science Now

Our in-person events are held on the Wednesday prior to the APSA Annual Meeting. 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. APSA sponsors in-person and virtual dissertation workshops annually.