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The Future of Democracy Depends on a Quality Civics Education

ED Surge

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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Building Relationships: Connecting and Reconnecting with Cultural Centers

C3 Teachers

As a former high-school social studies teacher and professional development specialist, I have found that connecting with cultural centers (e.g., Essentially, teacher candidates learned that service-learning with a cultural center can balance inquiry with advocacy as a means to learn civic engagement.

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Civil Conversation Protects Our Civil Rights

Teaching American History

Kymberli Wregglesworth, a 2016 MAHG graduate, teaches Civics, World history and social studies electives at Onaway High School in Michigan. Our Apprenticeship in Liberty Begins at the Local Level “Civics class should give students an apprenticeship in liberty ,” Wregglesworth argued. “It Peters agreed.

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OPINION: Can Zoom classes keep students excited and engaged? We have found some ways

The Hechinger Report

This model of teaching could be used in a range of disciplines beyond journalism, at both high school and college, to engage students in complex issues and disciplines. Related: With many schools choosing online learning how can we keep the music alive?