The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

I taught my students to respect the power of civic engagement and social activism. Since then, states such as Arkansas and Texas have also opposed the true teaching of the history of Black people in this country by dropping African American history courses and eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

Civic Engagement 130

Civic Engagement Education Civics K-12 130

Political Science Now

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Read her interview discussing her experience with civic education and civic engagement at the high school level here. At Poolesville High School, I am a part of the humanities magnet program where I am supported as I study my interests in political science, writing, editing, and history.

High School 50

High School Civic Engagement Civics Social Justice 50

The Hechinger Report

MAY 12, 2024

Even as we approach the 70th anniversary of Brown vs. Board this May, key parts of its history remain buried. Reporting has begun to engage with some of the lost, and often complex, aspects of Brown’s legacy, such as the mass firing of Black educators following the Brown decision.

Civic Engagement 138

Civic Engagement Civics Psychology History 138