The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In the last few years, the American education system has been bludgeoned by changes that have upended decades of progress toward better academic, economic and social outcomes for all. I taught my students to respect the power of civic engagement and social activism. Teaching is inherently activist. It must be resisted.

Civic Engagement 130

Civic Engagement Education Civics K-12 130

ED Surge

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Fortunately, in light of democracy’s fragility, there has been a steady increase in initiatives from federal and state governments to incorporate civics education in K-12 classrooms. In 2020, California adopted a State Seal of Civic Engagement that high school students can earn upon graduation.

Civics 133

Civics Education Civic Engagement K-12 133

Teaching American History

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The best civics teachers also help students learn the skills they need to protect their rights. They teach self-government as a cooperative activity. Pushing students to learn about local government, they teach habits of civil conversation about issues close to home. Civic engagement involves more than just showing up to vote.

Civics 52

Civics Civic Engagement American History Government 52

Political Science Now

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The students helped research and re-fresh APSA Educate’s Teaching the Russia-Ukriance War Resource Collection. They also talked to APSA Educate about their passion for civic education, social justice, scholarly analysis, and interest in studying political science at the undergraduate level.

High School 49

High School Civic Engagement Civics Social Justice 49

Passion for Social Studies

JANUARY 11, 2025

For example, teaching Nixon is a crucial aspect of American history due to his leadership, insights, and evolution of politics. The Importance of Teaching Nixon While President Nixon accomplished some great goals during his presidency, it was also full of challenges. These actions marked a shift in the U.S.

Teaching 130

Teaching Civic Engagement Civics Lesson Plan 130

Teaching American History

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

To give students insight into the work of historians, Czarnecki assigns research projects in all of the courses she teaches at Bishop Seabury Academy in Lawrence, Kansas. A careful reading of the Constitution reveals what American democracy “looks like structurally.” She also pursues her own research. I was raring to go! “I

Social Studies 98

Social Studies Research Archiving American History 98