The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 26, 2018

government. In short, they are demonstrating what real civic engagement looks like. Students need frequent opportunities to practice engagement by doing work that is meaningful and authentic for them. Community connections are also key to civic engagement. Who is in charge of the executive branch?

Civics 98

Civics Civic Engagement Government High School 98

Political Science Now

JULY 16, 2024

This roundtable will focus on Balasco, Forestal, and Abernathy’s Engaging Citizenship, a forthcoming introduction to politics textbook (Oxford University Press 2025). political system within a global context, and 3) to engage with the political process as educated and empowered citizens.

Political Science 55

Political Science Civics Civic Engagement K-12 55

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 9, 2017

But as more schools, districts, states and even the federal government begin to embrace the idea, personalized learning is coming into conflict with an older movement in American education: standards-based accountability. It’s helpful to have some common language that says here’s what fifth grade is, and here’s what sixth grade is,” she said.

Psychology 104

Psychology Civics Civic Engagement Middle School 104

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 12, 2019

The process, known as participatory budgeting, was meant to ignite student interest in democracy and civic engagement. For weeks, the momentum favored the greenhouse project.

Civics 109

Civics Civic Engagement High School Economics 109

The Hechinger Report

MAY 3, 2023

Other findings from the national exam, known as the Nation’s ‘Report Card,’ show that dedicated resources for teaching civics results in better student performance, but that those resources are sorely lacking: Only 49 percent of students who took the NAEP test said they have a class that is mainly focused on civics or U.S.

Civics 134

Civics Primary Sources Civic Engagement K-12 134

TCI

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The findings revealed significant gaps in state standards for civics and U.S. Responding to these concerns, the federal government increased funding for K-12 civics and history education funding from $7.75 The current state of social studies education in K-12 education presents both a challenge and an opportunity.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Civics K-12 Geography 52

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

A serious social justice funder devotes at least 25 percent of its annual giving for advocacy, community organizing, civic engagement and other systems-change strategies,” the framework says. “We Communities need government and economic systems to work for marginalized groups.

Social Justice 92

Social Justice Civic Engagement Advocacy Civics 92

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.

History 103

History Civics Museum American History 103

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. In order to actually engage, students need a space to express themselves without being judged by educators or their peers. While this may be difficult for an educator, it is important to not “fact check” emotions.

Civics 101

Civics Civic Engagement Education Government 101