ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In 2020, California’s State Board of Education adopted criteria and guidance to award a State Seal of Civic Engagement to students who demonstrate excellence in civics education. In my 20 years as an educator, I have seen firsthand how service-learning engages students as they become leaders in their communities.

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Civic Engagement Civics K-12 Education 137

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-12 129

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. Textbooks clearly are diminishing in influence, the AHA report states.

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History Civics Museum American History 104

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

It is vital that we seize on these moments to teach our young people valuable lessons about government and democracy. Related: How will the presidential election results influence education technology in schools? While this may be difficult for an educator, it is important to not “fact check” emotions.

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Civics Civic Engagement Education Government 93