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Teaching ‘action civics’ engages kids — and ignites controversy

The Hechinger Report

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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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. Related: Making America whole again via civics education.

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Youth Civic Solutions Winners Shine at NCoC 2024 Conference

Institute for Citizens & Scholars

Citizens & Scholars Youth Civic Solutions Competition winners shared their innovative ideas for civic engagement at the 2024 National Conference on Citizenship.

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Strengthening Civic Education: The Role of High-Quality Curriculum and Teaching Strategies

TCI

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.

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Building Connection: Youth Mental Health and Civic Engagement

Institute for Citizens & Scholars

The work of addressing youth mental health and well-being does not stand apart from the work of preparing young people for life as citizens.

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Teaching Voting in the Social Studies Classroom

Passion for Social Studies

When teaching voting in the social studies classroom, students need to be civically engaged to understand how voting is essential to our democracy. So, it is crucial to teach students about the voting process and its importance to our democracy. Thankfully, incredible resources are ready to go when teaching about the election!

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Call for Proposals: Connecting Community and Classroom: Practical Considerations for Civically-Engaged Practitioners and Scholars | Deadline: August 18th

Political Science Now

The workshop aims to provide a space where scholars and practitioners with a commitment to civic engagement can collaborate, build supportive relationships, and share practical guidance for leading community-engaged projects. The workshop will culminate with NCAPSA’s brief annual business meeting and a celebratory reception.