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Keeping PACE with Civic Terms

HistoryRewriter

This month on The Social Studies Show Adam and I will talk about How to Talk Bridgey a report that shares lessons for using civic terms without alienating segments of your audience. The guide summarizes five years of research on civic language and can help teachers facilitate more productive classroom dialogue.

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Strengthening Civic Education: The Role of High-Quality Curriculum and Teaching Strategies

TCI

Civic education is the cornerstone of a functioning democracy, yet recent evaluations reveal significant gaps in how it is taught across the nation. High-quality civics and U.S. Addressing gaps in civics education is crucial for developing engaged citizens. State Evaluations Reveal Gaps in Civics Education In 2021, The Thomas B.

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STUDENT VOICE: My generation knows less about civics than my parents’ generation did, yet we need it more than ever

The Hechinger Report

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.

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OPINION: During civic learning week, let’s push for national progress toward a more perfect union

The Hechinger Report

National pride in America is at a record low, coinciding with desperately low scores on the nations civics report card from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). This week is National Civic Learning Week , when thousands of Americans will demonstrate just how we can do this. Related: Become a lifelong learner.

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“What better way to spend my life than doing this?”

NCHE

I hope that they leave my class with an understanding of their civic duty. For example, while her class was studying the Constitution, the results of the 2024 presidential election were announced. Her students came in with questions from the news, which they were able to analyze and discuss in class.

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Civics Decor and Posters

Passion for Social Studies

It also includes civics lessons, which show students their rights and duties as citizens. Thankfully, the Civics Decor and Posters and US History Timeline Display help students see how valuable and important they are in society! Civics Decor and Posters Teachers know the importance of a well-decorated classroom. Join the club!

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Teaching ‘action civics’ engages kids — and ignites controversy

The Hechinger Report

Peyton’s testimony is an example of “action civics,” a growing, if controversial, trend in American education of which Massachusetts is the undisputed leader. They liken it to a laboratory in science class, where students learn civics by doing civics. Credit: Christopher Blanchette.