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The Future of Democracy Depends on a Quality Civics Education

ED Surge

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.

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How Digital Credentials Can Elevate Existing Programs

ED Surge

Digital credentials, which adhere to open interoperability standards, provide a machine and human-readable way to showcase those skills and make it easier for potential employers to verify those claims. Skills-based credentials are valuable because they state specific skills in which a learner achieved or displayed competence.

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COLUMN: Should schools teach climate activism?

The Hechinger Report

Related: Teaching ‘action civicsengages kids – and ignites controversy Sanes is at the far end of the teaching spectrum when it comes to promoting climate activism, not to mention discussing controversial issues of any kind in his classroom. When I first got there. I just wanted to hit my books, get my degree,” she recalled.

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2025 Dissertation Workshop on Migration and Citizenship | Deadline: April 27, 2025

Political Science Now

Immigrant integration and refugee resettlement policies and their implementation, including immigrant and refugee civic engagement, political incorporation, and citizen-making. European Union), multilevel, corporate, or global citizenship.

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To Address Climate Anxiety, Consider How Students Get Their News on the Issue

ED Surge

Of our survey respondents, 90 percent agreed that humanity has the ability to mitigate climate change, 78 percent believed in the power of individual action and more than 80 percent were motivated to be part of the climate change solution. Amid the anxiety, however, are notable glimmers of hope.

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Why Political Science Matters: Resources for APSA Members in Times of Political and Institutional Upheaval

Political Science Now

Research & Teaching Materials : Curated content on democratic backsliding, civic engagement, and challenges to higher education. Find resources on teaching politics and civics in times of uncertainty. View Collections and Resources here. APSAs advocacy activities address funding priorities across the discipline.

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Helping even middle-of-the-pack students see themselves as leaders

The Hechinger Report

The February 14 school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, gave new life to student activism, prompting a level of civic engagement among students that many had never considered. Sign up for the Future of Learning newsletter. Choose as many newsletters as you like. Weekly Update. Future of Learning.