The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 1, 2021

They point to dismal scores on national history and civics exams — less than 25 percent scored as proficient — as proof that schools need to spend more time teaching students core facts about our system of government, and warn that civics projects are displacing that instruction. Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.

Civic Engagement 141

Civic Engagement Civics Teaching Middle School 141

Passion for Social Studies

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Are your government students excited for the upcoming election? When teaching voting in the social studies classroom, students need to be civically engaged to understand how voting is essential to our democracy. This is even the perfect unit for teaching AP United States Government and Politics!

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Social Studies Teaching Lesson Plan Civic Engagement 235

TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

To help bridge this gap, it’s essential to provide educators with high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) and strategies for fostering classrooms that encourage active civic learning. Addressing gaps in civics education is crucial for developing engaged citizens. million to $23 million as grants available to states.

Civics 98

Civics Teaching Civic Engagement Social Studies 98

Let's Cultivate Greatness

JULY 16, 2024

Feel free to pick and choose a few activities or grab my First Day Civics Stations Activity Kit , which has micro-versions of many of these for students to complete in a self-paced stations set-up. What is Government Brainstorm Writing “What is government?” If you want to try this Day 1 “What is Government?”

Civics 52

Civics Government High School Civic Engagement 52

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Education Innovation Clusters (EdClusters) are local communities of practice that bring together educators, entrepreneurs, funders, researchers, and other community stakeholders (including families, local government, and nonprofits) to support innovative teaching and learning in their region.

Civic Engagement 71

Civic Engagement Heritage Charter School Civics 71

Doing Social Studies

APRIL 13, 2020

In my last blog post, I shared with you a description of my pedagogical approach and provided an example. One student’s letter clearly showed their frustration with social distancing when they wrote, In conclusion, you should support Government restrictions due to the Coronavirus. For a copy of my lesson, follow this link.

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Lesson Plan Charter School History Library 67

Passion for Social Studies

JANUARY 11, 2025

Critical Thinking about Leadership and Accountability Nixons time in office allows students to think critically about leadership, ethics, and the concept of accountability in government. It can spark discussions about the role of the press, the legal system, and public trust in government. These actions marked a shift in the U.S.

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Teaching Civic Engagement Civics Lesson Plan 130