C3 Teachers

MARCH 14, 2025

It became clear that we needed a core resource that was rigorous and culturally relevant and accessible to our student population. That search led us to the Inquiry Design Model (IDM), an approach that shifts Social Studies from rote memorization to deep, student-driven inquiry.

Social Studies 40

Social Studies Public School Primary Sources Civic Engagement 40

ED Surge

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Fortunately, in light of democracy’s fragility, there has been a steady increase in initiatives from federal and state governments to incorporate civics education in K-12 classrooms. In 2020, California adopted a State Seal of Civic Engagement that high school students can earn upon graduation.

Civics 131

Civics Education Civic Engagement K-12 131

Passion for Social Studies

JANUARY 18, 2024

Learn about the students and their families, cultures, backgrounds, and interests. Add to cart Civics and American Government Course $ 125.00 Add to cart The post 5 Ways To Create Positive Parent-Teacher Relationships appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. Please get to know the students and their families.

Sociology 130

Sociology Government Social Studies Civics 130

Zinn Education Project

OCTOBER 20, 2024

How is it possible to teach about civics without discussing racism? Zach Wilson Middle School Social Studies Teacher, San Antonio, Texas We have a responsibility to be more inclusive and truthful to our students — especially those whose cultures have been marginalized in history books for years.

History 92

History Teaching Civics Middle School 92

C3 Teachers

MARCH 30, 2022

Image of New York State Archives and Museum in Albany, New York Making connections with cultural centers offers educators a measure of expertise outside their own content knowledge and pedagogical skill. These advantages suggest why connections with cultural centers should matter to educators, students and the local community.

Cultures 52

Cultures Heritage Civic Engagement Civics 52

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 7, 2022

As a social studies teacher and a Chinese American immigrant, I find myself subconsciously asking the following questions: How are Asian Americans viewed by the American public? history and civics curriculum to be more inclusive and equitable? history and civics curriculum to be more inclusive and equitable?

American History 107

American History History Teaching Primary Sources 107

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 18, 2018

But if this civic action is to be sustained and to extend to topics beyond gun violence and school safety, schools need to do more to nurture these students’ dispositions toward political participation so they can continue to engage in informed and effective ways. Related: COLUMN: Making America whole again via civics education.

Civics 81

Civics Social Studies Critical Thinking History 81

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 2, 2020

A study by Nicholas Bowman in the Review of Educational Research found that experiences encountering diversity strengthen one’s civic attitudes and behavioral intentions. Swathi Kella is a sophomore at Harvard University studying social studies. This is especially true of interpersonal experiences.

Civics 86

Civics Social Studies History Cultures 86

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 14, 2016

It’s a natural fit for a school community whose mission includes cultivating and cherishing “an environment that supports the academic, social-emotional, creative and civic learning” of all students. After studying the artwork of pop artist Andy Warhol, fifth and sixth grade students made artwork inspired by his creations.

Education 99

Education K-12 Middle School Professional Development 99

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

s educational, scientific and cultural arm, is unveiling something called the Greening Education Partnership. Related: One state mandates teaching climate change in almost every subject — even PE. Furthermore, at COP 27, UNESCO, the U.N.’s

Civics 104

Civics High School Critical Thinking Social Studies 104

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 28, 2017

These segregated schools uphold the values, racial hierarchies and cultural norms of the people who created them. It’s simply harder for individuals to seek redress against what is really a coalition between powerful neighborhood groups, civic leaders and school system heads. I won’t lie to you — the pushback will be fierce.

Economics 80

Economics Geography Civics History 80

TCI

MARCH 1, 2024

From the rugged landscapes of the Andes to the bustling cities of Japan, students will learn about the cultural and geographical aspects that make each region unique. Integration of Economics and Civics for Real-World Connections Geography is only one of the social science disciplines. With Geography Alive!

Geography 59

Geography Global Connections Global Perspectives Civics 59

C3 Teachers

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Social studies teachers look out into the eyes of a new group of students petrified that the inquiry bridge might not appear. They liken inquiry-based teaching to a holy grail of social studies where they reap exponential rewards. After all, inquiry is filled with unknowns.

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Social Studies Civics Pedagogy 52

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 30, 2019

When it was confirmed that I would be developing and piloting our school’s first civics course, I began to think about my eighth-graders more intently. I, Mr. Billups , would be entrusted with the task of teaching civics in a politically polarized atmosphere at a culturally and racially diverse school in Boston.

Civics 99

Civics Charter School Government History 99

ED Surge

APRIL 15, 2024

While the concept of HQIM has been established and embraced in other core academic disciplines, applying this concept to social studies has been more complex. Unlike content standards for math or science, where there is more uniformity across states, social studies standards can vary significantly from one state to another.

Social Studies 115

Social Studies Civics Pedagogy Geography 115

The Hechinger Report

JULY 11, 2018

Experts say that requires regular and high-quality social studies lessons, starting in kindergarten, to teach kids to be critical thinkers and communicators who know how to take meaningful action. Most states either don’t test social studies, or the social studies test doesn’t really count toward adequate yearly progress.”.

Social Studies 111

Social Studies Civics Controversial Topics Elementary School 111

Teaching American History

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In fleeing the dustbowl conditions of the Midwest, the migrants had “left behind many of their material possessions,” Czarnecki writes, but the folklore collectors “reasoned that they brought instead an intangible cultural heritage in their stories and songs.” Now she sees herself preparing students for lives of civic engagement.

Social Studies 98

Social Studies Research Archiving American History 98

Diane Ravitch

MAY 9, 2023

The Orlando Sentinel reported today that the State Education Department had rejected 35% of the social studies textbooks submitted for review because of leftist content. The DeSantis administration objects to any references to “social justice” or negative references to capitalism. history and world history courses.

Social Studies 40

Social Studies Social Justice K-12 Civics 40

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Informing non-certified teachers of their options is part of a strategy for training local residents, like new Central High School 8th and 9th grade social studies teacher Tiffany Gant. Constitution, and quizzes to teach civics. You’re taught really about cultural competencies. It affects teaching quality.

Charter School 111

Charter School Tradition Public School Civics 111

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In recent years, a number of states have passed civics testing mandates to pressure students to become more civically active. And how useful is civic education for those who chose to get involved? One idea that’s taken root is forcing students to take a civics test as a requirement for high school graduation.

Civics 123

Civics Education Government K-12 123

TCI

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Social studies is more than just a subject—it provides the foundation for understanding and engaging with the world around us. According to the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) , social studies is the integrated study of social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Civics K-12 Geography 52

The Hechinger Report

MAY 28, 2021

secretaries of Education and funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities, is to “transform teaching of history and civics” in ways that (they hope) will diminish political polarization in this country. Related: Can patriotism and criticism coexist in social studies? An admirable goal, and one we broadly share.

American History 97

American History History Teaching Civics 97

C3 Teachers

MAY 23, 2022

Most importantly, I want the course content to be relevant to their lives as future teachers, and I want them to see themselves as civic and political actors. The post Practicing What We Preach: Using Inquiry to Design a Social Studies Methods Class appeared first on C3 Teachers.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Social Justice Controversial Topics Pedagogy 52

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Orientation video: Though it may not seem like it at first, making an effort to talk and listen to those who you disagree with can have a lasting impact on your campus culture. I teach history and social studies at New York University. Kirk: One idea picking up steam is to promote civic dialog in and out of the classroom.

Civics 83

Civics Cultures Political Science Advocacy 83

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.”. It’s baked into aspects of our culture.” I personally love it because you know what?

Teaching 139

Teaching Civics American History Controversial Topics 139

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Schools are afraid of dividing and triggering their students amid the fraught, frenzied, hyperpartisan, superpolarized and downright ugly political culture of our country right now. Related: PROOF POINTS: Slightly higher reading scores when students delve into social studies. I understand — but urge these schools to reconsider.

Controversial Topics 139

Controversial Topics Teaching Civics Civic Engagement 139