Civic Engagement Critical Thinking Government 
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!
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Many adults, as well as the vast majority of my high school-age peers, don’t seem to understand how government works and as a result don’t trust it. That’s why I’m convinced that we as a nation have to prioritize civics education in schools to encourage civic engagement, empathy and critical thinking to sustain our constitutional democracy.
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TCI
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Responding to these concerns, the federal government increased funding for K-12 civics and history education funding from $7.75 Emphasis on Social Studies Practices: Materials emphasize inquiry-based learning, analysis of primary and secondary sources, and the development of critical-thinking skills.
TCI
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Educators know that when students engage in lessons, it helps them improve their focus and take more ownership of their learning. Inquiry-based or active learning experiences can have a stronger impact on students and help them develop critical thinking and other necessary skills.
Teaching American History
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Czarnecki, a 2022 graduate of the Master of Arts in American History and Government program, wrote the paper for a “Great Texts” course taught by Professor Stephen Tootle on John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath. Completing the MAHG program, she stepped down from her role as Dean so as to also teach courses in US history and government. “I
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 26, 2018
government. In short, they are demonstrating what real civic engagement looks like. Students need frequent opportunities to practice engagement by doing work that is meaningful and authentic for them. Community connections are also key to civic engagement. Who is in charge of the executive branch?
Political Science Now
JULY 16, 2024
This roundtable will focus on Balasco, Forestal, and Abernathy’s Engaging Citizenship, a forthcoming introduction to politics textbook (Oxford University Press 2025). political system within a global context, and 3) to engage with the political process as educated and empowered citizens.
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