ED Surge

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Many of those luminations surfaced because the lessons my students engaged with were designed to promote student inquiry and prioritize cultural relevance. Though some argue that mathematics is culturally independent, I can say from experience that it is anything but.

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Cultures Civic Engagement Civics Pedagogy 134

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The experiences focus on global and cultural competencies, health and wellness, leadership, research, creative and scholarly activities, and service learning and civic engagement. Communication is vital to creating a successful program.

Civic Engagement 106

Civic Engagement EdTech Civics Leadership 106

ED Surge

OCTOBER 11, 2023

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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Civics Education Civic Engagement K-12 128

ED Surge

JUNE 17, 2022

That is why we need organizations that are willing to help educators teach difficult subjects, including a fuller accounting of history, in a way that remains above the partisan fray. These students will be our next leaders, from judges and law enforcement officials to educators and everything in between.

History 100

History Teaching Civics Civic Engagement 100

ED Surge

MAY 7, 2025

Painting approaches to history in stark black and white can shut down debate and keep social studies teachers from achieving what 94 percent of them report is the most important part of their job: preparing students for meaningful civic engagement. The changes are quite alarming, Gillis says.

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