Teaching American History

MARCH 11, 2025

She also encourages them to figure out their own political views and to actively engage in civic life. Since the disruption of schooling during COVID, shes also spent time catching students up on critical thinking skills. More worrying was a complaint that showed confusion about what civic education requires.

Government 96

Government Controversial Topics American History Civics 96

ED Surge

MARCH 26, 2024

He still has that concern, but as he stepped back to think about it, he also saw a way to “leverage” the tool for a goal he had long fought for — to help bring social studies education, and especially the teaching of civics, to broader prominence in the nation’s schools. He has long argued that U.S.

Civics 134

Civics Controversial Topics Education Social Studies 134

C3 Teachers

MAY 23, 2022

As they do this, I want the students to be active in the learning process and I want them to be critical, but I don’t want to influence them so much that I do the work for them or crush their spirits. Argument Stem #3: Yes, you can teach politically without fully disclosing your politics.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Social Justice Controversial Topics Pedagogy 52

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Three states — Florida, Illinois and Massachusetts — have in recent years revamped their social studies and civic education standards and have created legislation to implement modern civic education. iCivics’ free videos and guides on teaching controversial topics will help you build a safe and respectful learning environment.

Controversial Topics 141

Controversial Topics Teaching Civics Civic Engagement 141