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Using Prediction Markets as a Tool for Classroom and Civic Engagement

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Using Prediction Markets as a Tool for Classroom and Civic Engagement By Zachary A. election heats up, how can we get students engaged with this critical time in American politics? The post Using Prediction Markets as a Tool for Classroom and Civic Engagement appeared first on.

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Member Spotlight: Samantha Chapa, University of Houston

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candidate in Political Science Samantha Chapa is a PhD candidate in Political Science at the University of Houston. Her research interests include migration politics and policy, local politics, and race, ethnicity, and politics. Meet Samantha Chapa, Ph.D., How did you learn about APSA?

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

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The American Political Science Association (APSA) and the National Capital Area Political Science Association (NCAPSA) are pleased to announce a call for proposals for political scientists and practitioners to participate in a single-day workshop. Presentations will be recorded and shared on APSA Educate.

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State Municipal Associations as Intermediaries in Service Learning

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Zeemering , University of Georgia Service-learning courses help students to identify career opportunities and foster civic engagement, but links to projects with local governments may be difficult to forge. Read the full article.

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Logging in to Learn: The Effects of Online Civic Education Pedagogy on a Latinx and AAPI Civic Engagement Youth Conference

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Logging in to Learn: The Effects of Online Civic Education Pedagogy on a Latinx and AAPI Civic Engagement Youth Conference By Matt Lamb , Texas Tech University Civic education is essential to the health of any democracy. This increased interest in the effectiveness of online civic education.

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Webinar Series: Teaching the 2024 U.S. Election

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How are political science educators bringing the 2024 U.S. What assignments or activities should political science educators use to help undergraduates understand the 2024 U.S. Engaging the 2024 U.S. King is an assistant professor of political science and geography at Old Dominion University.

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The Benefits of Early Student Involvement with Civic Engagement Programs

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Political Science Educator: volume 27, issue 1 Assignments and Course Design Anthony Franklin, Louisiana Tech University, and William O’Brochta, Texas Lutheran Univeristy Political scientists have long been instrumental in establishing and promoting a campus culture that fosters civic engagement among … The post The Benefits of Early Student (..)