Teaching American History

MARCH 11, 2025

Teaching government at Hilliard Darby High School in Ohio (a suburb of Columbus), Amy Messick helps students understand how our constitutional system works. She also encourages them to figure out their own political views and to actively engage in civic life.

Government 89

Government Controversial Topics American History Civics 89

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 26, 2022

“The liberal deep state is faking sexual assault to block Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment,” said one of my classmates with great conviction during my freshman year of high school. Related: Helping science teachers tackle misinformation and controversial topics. There are models schools can copy in my home state. “I

Controversial Topics 98

Controversial Topics Civics High School Advocacy 98

ED Surge

APRIL 26, 2024

One hope is that rather than balkanizing into red state and blue state education policy agendas , that we can have sensible, civic-minded reforms that large majorities of people can support.” adults, with about half of those coming from people who said there was at least one school-age child in their home.

Education 145

Education Controversial Topics Civics Elementary School 145

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 25, 2021

High school social studies teachers and scholars of American history don’t deny that the nation’s story is full of mobs, civil unrest and violence. Author Andrea Gabor called the violence a “Sputnik moment for teaching civics.”. Should we expect schools to develop engaged and responsible democratic citizens?

Teaching 139

Teaching Civics American History Controversial Topics 139

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Samantha Palu, a high school government teacher in South Dakota, came to school on Jan. When she started at the school in August, she was told not to say anything “political” in class — a difficult mandate for an educator whose job it is to teach about politics. Capitol the previous day.

Controversial Topics 111

Controversial Topics Social Studies Government American History 111

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.

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Controversial Topics Teaching Civics Civic Engagement 139