The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 1, 2021

Peyton’s testimony is an example of “action civics,” a growing, if controversial, trend in American education of which Massachusetts is the undisputed leader. It’s not about raising junior boycotters or junior activists, but about being an active, engaged citizen.” Larry Paska, the National Council for the Social Studies.

Civic Engagement 142

Civic Engagement Civics Teaching Middle School 142

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 12, 2024

Social justice is a core value of Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School, and the school also belongs to a special assessment cons ortium , giving it more freedom in what is taught than a typical New York City public high school. Sanes gets a lot of support for this approach from his administration. Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.

Teaching 136

Teaching Civics K-12 Civic Engagement 136

Political Science Now

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This summer, the American Political Science Association partnered with Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) District’s Summer Rise Program to offer three high school students the opportunity to gain experience in political science knowledge production and higher education non-profits.

High School 50

High School Civic Engagement Civics Social Justice 50

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Related: When it comes to liberal arts education, online learning changes only the tools. It is tempting to look at the impressive journalistic work our students produced during lockdown as confirmation of the validity of online education. The post OPINION: Can Zoom classes keep students excited and engaged?

Civic Engagement 145

Civic Engagement Social Justice Economics Civics 145

Political Science Now

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Ford Foundation went on to fund her subsequent Mobilization, Change and Political and Civic Engagement Project. She formerly served as chair of the Department of Political Science, Director of the Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture and Deputy Provost for Graduate Education at the University of Chicago.

Political Science 66

Political Science Civic Engagement Social Justice Civics 66

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

There are wealthy, white philanthropists in every city saying they want to change urban education, but few are able to save their own organizations from whiteness. That’s because few funders are serious about social justice. What makes an organization serious about social justice?

Social Justice 89

Social Justice Civic Engagement Advocacy Civics 89