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Why Government Teacher Amy Messick Ran For School Board

Teaching American History

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. Well, how do I teach government without talking about controversial topics?

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Strengthening Civic Education: The Role of High-Quality Curriculum and Teaching Strategies

TCI

Civic education is the cornerstone of a functioning democracy, yet recent evaluations reveal significant gaps in how it is taught across the nation. High-quality civics and U.S. history instruction is essential for developing informed, engaged citizens who can navigate the complexities of modern society.

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Teaching Nixon

Passion for Social Studies

Students learn about such a wide range of politics in high school history classes. For example, teaching Nixon is a crucial aspect of American history due to his leadership, insights, and evolution of politics. It can spark discussions about the role of the press, the legal system, and public trust in government.

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Government Classroom Decor

Passion for Social Studies

Luckily, I have the perfect government classroom decor for you! The Civics Posters and U.S. History Timeline provide amazing educationally rich decor for the classroom. Luckily, the Civics Posters and U.S. History Timeline provide incredible ways to decorate the classroom. Thankfully, the Civics Posters and U.S.

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Civics Decor and Posters

Passion for Social Studies

When students think about history, they often talk about the past. While the past does allow us to shape the future, history is more than this. It also includes civics lessons, which show students their rights and duties as citizens. Civics Decor and Posters Teachers know the importance of a well-decorated classroom.

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OPINION: Rethinking civics education starts with inviting teens to co-create

The Hechinger Report

What do you think of when you hear the word “civics”? For most adults, civics likely conjures distant memories of a high school course in which they memorized the three branches of government and other constitutional trivia. Unfortunately, that experience of civics hasn’t changed much. What is the result?

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Teaching ‘action civics’ engages kids — and ignites controversy

The Hechinger Report

Peyton’s testimony is an example of “action civics,” a growing, if controversial, trend in American education of which Massachusetts is the undisputed leader. They liken it to a laboratory in science class, where students learn civics by doing civics. Credit: Christopher Blanchette.