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Short Course: Learning for Democracy: Lessons in Power and Persuasion

Political Science Now

Instructor : Titus Alexander has four decades of experience in civic education, engagement, and advocacy at a local, national, and international level. He currently teaches an advanced apprenticeship in Campaigning, Leadership and Management for Britain’s biggest trade union.

Civics 51
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Understanding and Addressing the Surge of Chronic Absenteeism

ED Surge

This may contribute to challenges related to civic participation and community development. To learn more about how Otus can help support students who are chronically absent, request a demo. This relationship-building is an important step in reducing barriers and addressing chronic absenteeism.

K-12 59
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Arkansas schools hire untrained teachers as people lose interest in the profession

The Hechinger Report

I’ve done demos before. Constitution, and quizzes to teach civics. Turns out they don’t just love science like she does. It’s kind of hard to please this age group,” she says. And so far, she says, the students’ grades show they’re not quite with her. “I I have incorporated videos. We’ve done labs.