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TCI
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Civic education is the cornerstone of a functioning democracy, yet recent evaluations reveal significant gaps in how it is taught across the nation. High-quality civics and U.S. history instruction is essential for developing informed, engaged citizens who can navigate the complexities of modern society.
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 1, 2021
Peyton’s testimony is an example of “action civics,” a growing, if controversial, trend in American education of which Massachusetts is the undisputed leader. They liken it to a laboratory in science class, where students learn civics by doing civics. Credit: Christopher Blanchette.
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Passion for Social Studies
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
When teaching voting in the social studies classroom, students need to be civically engaged to understand how voting is essential to our democracy. By joining the email list, you will receive freebies for blog exclusive subscribers! So, it is crucial to teach students about the voting process and its importance to our democracy.
TCI
JANUARY 14, 2025
This blog post is based on the eBook, High-Quality Instructional Materials for Social Studies: A Comprehensive Guide for Choosing Curriculum , which explores how HQIM enhances social studies education, boosts student achievement, and offers criteria for evaluating materials.
Let's Cultivate Greatness
JULY 16, 2024
I might tweak my “Welcome to Civics class” activities a little year to year, but here are my tried-and-true favorite ones to do to establish a great foundation. Citizenship Test Questions The US Naturalization Test is a no-brainer way to assess both students’ incoming civics knowledge and their growth over your course.
Digital Promise
APRIL 23, 2019
From classes on Microsoft Office basics to services on civic engagement and employment, libraries and other social service programs play a pivotal role in reducing the Digital Learning Gap. This is especially important for adult learners who are not starting from scratch, but have a wealth of knowledge and experiences to build on.
Political Science Now
AUGUST 23, 2024
The APSA-PSA International Partnerships Award, jointly supported by the Political Studies Association of the UK and APSA , honors political scientists engaged in collaborative and productive cross-national partnerships that make a significant contribution to the discipline in the areas of teaching, research, or civic engagement.
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