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Teaching Lessons I Learned From Mom

ED Surge

Together, we explored how to engage in civic life with love and wisdom. We didn’t have to go further than the daily news to hear of school board meetings, classrooms, grocery stores and libraries being impacted by political polarization in our country. A trip to a bookstore or library as a younger person was always a delight.

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OPINION: Our schools must figure out a way to teach this presidential election

The Hechinger Report

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.