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How Digital Credentials Can Elevate Existing Programs

ED Surge

They do this by mapping courses and activities to institutional competencies: critical thinking, analytical thinking, communication, social awareness and responsibility, creativity and innovation, and leadership and collaboration. “We Communication is vital to creating a successful program.

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OPINION: Educators must be on the frontline of social activism

The Hechinger Report

These dangerous culture wars will wreak havoc on education and education policy for years to come. I taught my students to respect the power of civic engagement and social activism. We must do this through teaching, learning and advocacy — as well as social activism and civic engagement.

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Webinar Series: Teaching the 2024 U.S. Election

Political Science Now

Her research agenda focuses on political science pedagogy, campus-based civic engagement, and pop culture & politics. Huerta is a co-author of the textbook Practicing Texas Politics. The post Webinar Series: Teaching the 2024 U.S. Election appeared first on.

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Cathy J. Cohen Receives the 2024 Frank J. Goodnow Award

Political Science Now

The Ford Foundation went on to fund her subsequent Mobilization, Change and Political and Civic Engagement Project. In addition to the many leadership roles Cohen has played at both Yale and Chicago, she has also provided outstanding service to the American Political Science Association.

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OPINION: When wealthy parents hold sway in public schools

The Hechinger Report

Motivated by a fierce desire to protect their children and themselves from difficulty, and armed with a robust sense of entitlement as well as ample economic, cultural and social resources, affluent parents can trigger conflict and interfere with school districts on a scale that is rarely acknowledged.

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2024 U.S. Election Webinar Series: Facilitating Respectful Conversations in the Political Science Classroom

Political Science Now

Event: Facilitating Respectful Conversations in the Political Science Classroom Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM PT Registration: Register here (registration is free) Respectful political dialogue between engaged citizens is a cornerstone characteristic of a healthy democracy.

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Youth aren’t props — they need an actual seat at the policy table

The Hechinger Report

Just one-third of students rate their school culture positively, according to data released this week by the San Francisco-based non-profit YouthTruth Student. Clearly, there are many developmentally, culturally and ethically inappropriate ways to boost academic achievement. And we would know this if we asked students their opinion.

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