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Strengthening Civic Education: The Role of High-Quality Curriculum and Teaching Strategies

TCI

Civic education is the cornerstone of a functioning democracy, yet recent evaluations reveal significant gaps in how it is taught across the nation. High-quality civics and U.S. history instruction is essential for developing informed, engaged citizens who can navigate the complexities of modern society.

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Implementing the Inquiry Design Model for Social Studies in a New Jersey Public School: A Journey of Growth and Discovery

C3 Teachers

These pilot experiences were invaluable we observed firsthand how students engaged in compelling questions, analyzed primary sources, and developed their own interpretations of historical events. It allows students to ask hard questions, engage in civil discourse, and explore history and social issues with depth and nuance.

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Defend the Freedom to Learn in Georgia: Back-to-School Read-Aloud

Zinn Education Project

Reading is one way to see oneself in history, to learn about others, and to consider ways to shape a more just and joyful future. The event is co-sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators. But this cannot happen if there is a culture of fear that leads teachers to discourage conversations and inquiry. We Want to Go to School!:

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Often overwhelmed on big campuses, rural college students push for support

The Hechinger Report

The Chico library space might not be much, but it gives students an opportunity to take a break from the pressure of adapting to the different, said Karen Schreder, an assistant professor of education who works with rural students through the campus’s civic engagement office.

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STUDENT VOICE: Let’s stop the apathy in Kentucky and beyond

The Hechinger Report

In a system that all too often doesn’t solicit our input on anything beyond planning social events and fundraisers, too many of us become either oblivious or callous about the very concept of civic engagement. The resulting voter apathy follows a natural logic: If my voice doesn’t matter in school, then how could my ballot?

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Waiting for the traveling teacher: Remote rural schools need more hands-on help

The Hechinger Report

has a population of just 103 people, but civic engagement is high, including intense public support for its tiny school district. He first signed up for a college-credit world history class with Mitchell, who is also employed by a nearby community college to teach the course. The small town of Campo, Colo., school district.

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Fun Civics Activity Ideas To Teach About Government 

Let's Cultivate Greatness

Teaching civics and government is different from teaching history—it really requires a different set of go-to lesson ideas and projects. So, if you are brand new to the subject and need to know everything about how to teach civics, or you’re struggling to find ways to go beyond the textbook, welcome!

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