The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2017

Far too many schools preach, rather than practice, democratic ideals. From elementary school on, we are told both implicitly and explicitly that our opinions either shouldn’t or can’t be voiced. The resulting voter apathy follows a natural logic: If my voice doesn’t matter in school, then how could my ballot?

Civics 96

Civics Civic Engagement K-12 Government 96

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Our governments need to be working in partnership with tech companies to put ‘the Netflix of online learning’ into action,” she said. “I In New Haven, where schools remain entirely remote this fall, Alysoun Kegel, a music teacher, has seen some students’ loneliness manifest itself with nonstop chattering. – CAYLA BAMBERGER.

Education 116

Education Civics Civic Engagement Psychology 116

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 15, 2021

Marie Hydukovich was teaching middle school when she heard that 20 children had been murdered at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. She is currently a library media specialist at South Saint Paul Public Schools, in Minnesota. Credit: Marie Hydukovich.

Charter School 145

Charter School Civics Middle School Civic Engagement 145