Teaching American History

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A Conversation with Sonja Czarnecki Sonja Czarnecki, 2022 MAHG Graduate “In order to understand history, you have to do history,” Sonja Czarnecki insists. I felt like I’d won my own History Day contest!” Research Empowers Students of History Research work benefits everyone, Czarnecki feels. Czarnecki says.

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Social Studies Research Archiving American History 98

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In 2020, California’s State Board of Education adopted criteria and guidance to award a State Seal of Civic Engagement to students who demonstrate excellence in civics education. In my 20 years as an educator, I have seen firsthand how service-learning engages students as they become leaders in their communities.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 11, 2023

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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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2017

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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Civics Civic Engagement K-12 Government 99

C3 Teachers

MARCH 30, 2022

Doing so also offers valuable resources that can be used to help bring history to life. As a former high-school social studies teacher and professional development specialist, I have found that connecting with cultural centers (e.g., maps, household objects, and the like) that can make lessons more engaging and impactful.

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Teaching American History

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Young citizens need civics education to understand their constitutionally guaranteed rights. The best civics teachers also help students learn the skills they need to protect their rights. Kymberli Wregglesworth, a 2016 MAHG graduate, teaches Civics, World history and social studies electives at Onaway High School in Michigan.

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Civics Civic Engagement American History Government 52

Doing Social Studies

APRIL 13, 2020

This week’s post comes from Thomas Fulbright, current KCSS president and history teacher at Hope Street Academy, a public charter school in Topeka since 2008. Thomas intends “to spend my entire life convincing them how exciting and important history is.” His bio picture is daughter Claire and Thomas meeting President Lincoln.

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TCI

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Social studies is more than just a subject—it provides the foundation for understanding and engaging with the world around us. According to the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) , social studies is the integrated study of social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

On Tuesday, millions of Americans went to the polls to elect the next president, ending what has been one of the most vitriolic campaigns in history. We also have a deep belief that children can learn about the history of this country — its triumphs and mistakes — to create a better future. Kitzmiller Ph.D.

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Teaching Civic Engagement Social Studies Civics 108

ED Surge

MAY 7, 2025

With a curriculum that includes slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction, two world wars and the Civil Rights Movement, American history teachers are used to venturing into emotionally charged subjects. Conditions havent improved for social studies teachers since. According to the report, American Lesson Plan: Teaching U.S.

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History Civics Museum American History 103

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 15, 2021

The subject line read: “Living history.”. history teacher scrambles to explain unprecedented attacks and desecration of democracy. It’s about teaching human beings, and it’s not science or English or social studies or math … It’s about teaching human beings how to become good people.”. Related: A U.S.

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