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Katherine Thrailkill’s Mentor Led Her to MAHG

Teaching American History

Katherine Thrailkill considered careers in drama, law, and hi-tech sales before realizing all her interests and experiences pointed her toward teaching social studies. She would help students gain political efficacy—the knowledge and confidence they need to make their voices count in our political system. You’re acting!

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In Memoriam: Dr. Boris E. Ricks, Associate Professor of Political Science at California State University, Passes Away

Political Science Now

Ricks was an Associate Professor of Political Science at California State University, Northridge, since 2008. in Political Science from the University of Southern California in 2003. Within the American Political Science Association, Dr. Ricks held a number of leadership and committee positions.

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APSA’s Summer Rise High School Intern Program: Meet the Cohort

Political Science Now

This summer, the American Political Science Association partnered with Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) District’s Summer Rise Program to offer three high school students the opportunity to gain experience in political science knowledge production and higher education non-profits.

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OPINION: When books are banned, ‘education is impoverished, and everyone loses’

The Hechinger Report

The ban was recently reversed in response to widespread criticism, but it is emblematic of an ongoing campaign by state and local officials around the country to dictate how K-12 and college and university educators and students address race, history and social justice. David Wippman is the president of Hamilton College in Clinton, New York.

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What Documents Should I Teach? Federalism, with John Dinan

Teaching American History

When teaching political science and government, we tend to teach federalism and the separation of powers as one issue, and to teach civil rights and liberties as a separate issue. The post What Documents Should I Teach? <I>Federalism</I>, Yet the two issues are very often intertwined.

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Careers at Community Colleges: Applying to Jobs at 2-Year Institutions

Political Science Now

Political Science from UC Riverside and is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Imperial Valley College. Dr. Cauchon specializes in International Relations and Political Theory, with a focus on environmental justice and transnational social movements. in Political Science from Richland Community College.

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College Uncovered, Season 2, Episode 8

The Hechinger Report

Maitland Jones lost his job teaching organic chemistry at New York University after students signed a petition saying his course was too hard. You know, I’m an old timer, and I believe that there is value in, well, humanities, and a humanistic approach to teaching science. Jon: Yeah, or history, like you did, Kirk.