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.

Civic Engagement 138

Civic Engagement Civics K-12 Education 138

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Committee members were among the students leading a walkout in the wake of the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida; students on the committee are also focused on teaching their peers about organizing effectively and understanding the reasons for the protests.

Civics 143

Civics Civic Engagement High School Government 143

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.

Civics 132

Civics Education Civic Engagement K-12 132

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 26, 2018

In short, they are demonstrating what real civic engagement looks like. Yet how do our schools prepare them for these actions when the civics topics they learn in school do not include logical and critical thinking about how government systems work, and how public engagement in the processes can create the change they hope to see?

Civics 92

Civics Civic Engagement Government High School 92

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. Teaching school governance as part of a regular civics curriculum can bridge a knowledge gap.

Civics 96

Civics Civic Engagement K-12 Government 96

C3 Teachers

MARCH 30, 2022

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.

Cultures 52

Cultures Heritage Civic Engagement Civics 52

Teaching American History

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Two graduates of the Master of Arts in American History and Government (MAHG) program submitted essays on how they teach these skills to the Bill of Rights Institute’s 2023 National Civics Teacher of the Year Award , placing among the top ten finalists. They teach self-government as a cooperative activity. Yet both go further.

Civics 52

Civics Civic Engagement American History Government 52

Doing Social Studies

APRIL 13, 2020

But the development of the Coronavirus required the creation of a whole new “case study.” What I found during my research to create the lesson drove home the whole purpose of why we teach history and why I teach history the way I do.

Lesson Plan 67

Lesson Plan Charter School History Library 67

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.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Civics K-12 Geography 52

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

It is why many of us, who have a deep belief in our democracy, chose to teach. How have we, as educators, failed to teach white students about social studies? is a lecturer in the program in Social Studies at Teachers College, Columbia University and a Research Associate at Harvard University’s Hutchins Center.

Teaching 105

Teaching Civic Engagement Social Studies Civics 105

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 15, 2021

Cox can rattle off from memory nearly a dozen of these tearful mornings, starting with the September 11 attacks during her first week of student teaching. September 11 was Caroline Patrie’s first day teaching. All teaching is political. Marie Hydukovich, teacher, Minnesota. Related: A U.S. Credit: Caroline Patrie.

Charter School 145

Charter School Civics Middle School Civic Engagement 145

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 27, 2020

In years past, teaching about a presidential election meant teaching about the Electoral College, just making it a little more interesting. In 2020, teaching about the presidential election feels more like teaching about the Second Amendment or the abortion rights debate. Because this is a teachable moment.

Controversial Topics 140

Controversial Topics Teaching Civics Civic Engagement 140