The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

That’s why I’m convinced that we as a nation have to prioritize civics education in schools to encourage civic engagement, empathy and critical thinking to sustain our constitutional democracy. Unlike the majority of my peers, I am receiving a robust civics education, but it is largely outside of school.

Civics 100

Civics Civic Engagement Museum Government 100

Zinn Education Project

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Milo’s Museum By Zetta Elliott Illustrated by Purple Wong A story that introduces readers to the mis-representation (and absence) of people of color in museums and how to take action, in collaboration with family and friends. Includes guidance for adults on why and how to have those conversations.

Museum 111

Museum Civic Engagement Civics History 111

C3 Teachers

MARCH 30, 2022

Image of New York State Archives and Museum in Albany, New York Making connections with cultural centers offers educators a measure of expertise outside their own content knowledge and pedagogical skill. the New York State Archives and Museum , and the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site ) is essential to my instructional practice.

Cultures 52

Cultures Heritage Civic Engagement Civics 52

Political Science Now

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Read her interview discussing her experience with civic education and civic engagement at the high school level here. Read her interview discussing her experience with civic education and civic engagement at the high school level here. Mahlet Ayele is a rising senior at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School.

High School 50

High School Civic Engagement Civics Social Justice 50

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Harris reached out, and today Widener runs a charter school for local children, offers free health and physical therapy clinics and is helping restore a museum. “I Widener’s is an approach that appears to be spreading.

Civics 88

Civics Civic Engagement Economics Museum 88