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Forget civics class: Students want to make a difference in real life

The Hechinger Report

Some school districts, local governments and nonprofit groups across the country have galvanized this youth activism by giving students opportunities to participate in leadership roles and democracy in ways that go beyond civics classes and student government. Andrew Brennen, National Geographic education fellow.

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Civics U: Neighborhood

Civics U

Civic education commonly teaches and equips people for engagement in governmental and political processes at national, state, and local levels. Communities and neighborhoods should have a meaningful place in the political system. Ably’s website gives a number of ideas for community engagement.

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STUDENT VOICE: It shouldn’t take a tragedy to spark youth activism

The Hechinger Report

A recent Brookings Institution report notes that students regularly discuss civics issues in class but have few opportunities for community engagement and participation in our democracy. River Bluff is not unique in putting civics education and community service at the center of daily learning.

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Call for Proposals: Connecting Community and Classroom: Practical Considerations for Civically-Engaged Practitioners and Scholars | Deadline: August 18th

Political Science Now

The workshop aims to provide a space where scholars and practitioners with a commitment to civic engagement can collaborate, build supportive relationships, and share practical guidance for leading community-engaged projects. non-profit, for-profit, or hybrid organizations).

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Native Americans turn to charter schools to reclaim their kids’ education

The Hechinger Report

Middle schoolers Eli and Manin practice guitar chords for the Native folk rock song “NDN Kars” at the Native American Community Academy in Albuquerque. Still, the network dispatches experts on finance, community engagement, student experience, curriculum and professional development.

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Congratulations to the 2024 APSA Award Winners

Political Science Now

White Award for the best dissertation in the field of public administration Recipient: Sarah Rozenblum, Cornell University Title: “Why Do Governments Ignore Their Own Experts? The Consequences of Foreign Criticism” Leonard D.