The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Some school districts, local governments and nonprofit groups across the country have galvanized this youth activism by giving students opportunities to participate in leadership roles and democracy in ways that go beyond civics classes and student government. Related: Making America whole again via civics education.

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Civics Civic Engagement High School Government 143

NCHE

APRIL 1, 2025

Eligible applicants can include educational institutions, cultural organizations, historical societies or museums, community or civic groups, libraries, and literacy organizations. For more information, contact Great Plains TPS Project Director Kathleen Barker at kathleen@ncheteach.org.

Library 130

Library Primary Sources Museum Historic Sites 130

Dangerously Irrelevant

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Our new information landscape is digital bits in the ether instead of ink dots on paper. One of schools’ primary tasks is to help students master the dominant information landscape of their time. Our new information landscape is digital bits in the ether instead of ink dots on paper.

Civics 0

Civics Tradition Leadership Teaching 0

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Some of the rules included using the word “I” instead of “we or us” and bringing lessons learned outside of the room, but not sharing anyone’s personal information. Colleges have gradually increased their efforts to promote civic dialogue in the past several years, as partisanship has grown. Let’s be comfortable with the uncomfortable.

Teaching 136

Teaching Civics Cultures Education 136

Digital Promise

APRIL 23, 2019

In the past decade, organizations have turned to online learning to create informed trainings and reach more people. From classes on Microsoft Office basics to services on civic engagement and employment, libraries and other social service programs play a pivotal role in reducing the Digital Learning Gap.

Civic Engagement 114

Civic Engagement EdTech Civics Library 114

Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

government, civics, and the problems and promise of democracy. Want to address information literacy concerns? Civics is a great place to start. Want to target student apathy toward the news and being informed? Action civics is an even better start. . How about some action (civics) instead? Des Moines ).

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Civics Government Teaching Education 89

Political Science Now

APRIL 16, 2025

The American Political Science Association (APSA) and the Japanese Political Science Association (JPSA) are pleased to announce a Call for Applications for early-career scholars from the US and Japan who are interested in conducting civically engaged research related to the social and political impacts of demographic change.

Civic Engagement 49

Civic Engagement Civics Research Political Science 49

Teaching American History

MARCH 11, 2025

She also encourages them to figure out their own political views and to actively engage in civic life. On the other hand, because students now rely increasingly on cell phones for information, Messick spends more class time helping them identify credible news sources. In 2023, he returned the encouragement Messick had given him.

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Government Controversial Topics American History Civics 96

Institute for Citizens & Scholars

AUGUST 27, 2024

A LearningWell article features the work of College Presidents for Civic Preparedness in building an informed, engaged citizenry.

Civics 80

Civics 80

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As a parent and as a professor at Stevens Institute of Technology, I’ve seen firsthand how important civic knowledge is to young people — and how it is lacking. Despite the vast amount of information available at our fingertips, a staggering number of Americans struggle to grasp the fundamentals of our political system.

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TCI

JANUARY 14, 2025

Youll also learn about HQIMs impact on academic performance and civic readiness, along with strategies for effective implementation. Research by the Collaborative for Student Success (2021) also highlighted that students using HQIM demonstrate increased civic engagement and awareness.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Civics Civic Engagement Critical Thinking 52

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

It’s difficult to learn and to trust information if we’re not aware of some of these ways information is manipulated,” West said. Today’s information environment is tremendously exciting and there’s all kinds of access, but there are really some enormous challenges and pitfalls and hazards out there.”

K-12 145

K-12 Civics Critical Thinking Middle School 145

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Standards-based news organizations carefully fact-check information with an eye toward fairness and a dedication to accuracy. Too often, it’s difficult to separate fact from fiction in the onslaught of information we face. Yet much of what populates our social media feeds is user-generated, unvetted and of varying reliability.

Teaching 138

Teaching Civics Education 138

Political Science Now

JULY 29, 2024

The workshop aims to provide a space where scholars and practitioners with a commitment to civic engagement can collaborate, build supportive relationships, and share practical guidance for leading community-engaged projects. The workshop will culminate with NCAPSA’s brief annual business meeting and a celebratory reception.

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Civic Engagement Civics Political Science Community Engagement 63

ED Surge

MARCH 9, 2023

SEL Programs Support Students to Be Better Friends and Citizens Our review of SEL teased out the differences between prosociality and civic behaviors and it turns out, the distinction matters. Civic behaviors and attitudes support the broader community. Many studies also consolidated race and ethnicity into broad categories.

Civics 145

Civics K-12 Social Justice Research 145

TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

When students engage with history, geography, and civics, they develop the ability to analyze texts, draw connections between concepts, and retain new information more effectively. Adopt Knowledge-Building Curricula: Utilize high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) that embed social studies content within reading programs.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Primary Sources Civics Critical Thinking 52

Political Science Now

MARCH 5, 2025

Royce Hall on the campus of UCLA – Getty Images APSAs Institute for Civically Engaged Research (ICER) is a four-day, residential institute that provides political scientists with training to conduct ethical and rigorous civically engaged research. What is Civically Engaged Research? Applications are due by April 20, 2025.

Civic Engagement 27

Civic Engagement Civics Research Political Science 27

Let's Cultivate Greatness

MAY 31, 2024

Teaching civics and government is different from teaching history—it really requires a different set of go-to lesson ideas and projects. So, if you are brand new to the subject and need to know everything about how to teach civics, or you’re struggling to find ways to go beyond the textbook, welcome!

Civics 52

Civics Government Teaching Civic Engagement 52

Let's Cultivate Greatness

JULY 16, 2024

I might tweak my “Welcome to Civics class” activities a little year to year, but here are my tried-and-true favorite ones to do to establish a great foundation. Citizenship Test Questions The US Naturalization Test is a no-brainer way to assess both students’ incoming civics knowledge and their growth over your course.

Civics 52

Civics Government High School Civic Engagement 52

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 10, 2022

The bill , which won bipartisan support from the state’s senate and assembly, would require the New Jersey Department of Education to develop learning standards across K-12 in media and information literacy. Media literacy is often defined as the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create and communicate information or media.

Teaching 136

Teaching Civics K-12 Social Science 136

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2019

I would argue this is a critical skill we need to be teaching in schools to ensure that our students develop the skills necessary to be informed consumers of media. NewseumED , a free online resource, is committed to cultivating the First Amendment and media literacy skills they believe are critical to participating in civic life.

Primary Sources 124

Primary Sources Civics Lesson Plan Teaching 124

Teaching Civics

MAY 20, 2024

Minnesota Civics Test Update: In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature repealed the civics test requirement. Beginning in the 2023-24 school year, districts will no longer need to administer the civics test ( Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 120B.02, More Information [link] Passing this test is not required for graduation.

Civics 40

Civics Public School 40

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

The overwhelming majority of young people are unable to sift through online information and separate fact, fiction and opinion, according to a new study from Stanford University. Among the hair-raising findings: 93 percent of college students tested were unable to flag a lobbyist’s website as a biased source of information.

Civics 112

Civics Advocacy Elementary School Middle School 112

Political Science Now

MARCH 19, 2025

Samantha’s dissertation focuses on the impacts of urban immigrant inclusion policies on the participation and civic engagement of immigrant and minoritized communities. So far, the most valuable aspect of APSA membership has just been the sheer amount of information that comes through the section listservs.

Civic Engagement 42

Civic Engagement Civics Political Science Advocacy 42

Let's Cultivate Greatness

AUGUST 24, 2023

During the 2010s, one specific group, the Civics Education Initiative, made it their goal to have all 50 states make passing some form of the US Naturalization Test (the official name of the test) a high school graduation requirement. The Citizenship Test is the axis my Civics class rotates around. Now over a dozen do.

Civics 52

Civics Government Geography Project-Based Learning 52

Civics U

JUNE 16, 2022

Civic education commonly teaches and equips people for engagement in governmental and political processes at national, state, and local levels. In addition to day-to-day spontaneous informal communications and relationships, other events and activities help sustain and build communities and neighborhoods.

Civics 52

Civics Community Engagement Government Economics 52

Political Science Now

JULY 16, 2024

Engaging Citizenship introduces foundational concepts in political science through the lens of citizenship, democracy, and civic engagement, highlighting the relevance of the discipline to students’ lives and encouraging them to become engaged and empowered citizens. McHugh, Merrimack College (Discussant) Richard M.

Political Science 53

Political Science Civics Civic Engagement K-12 53

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

I taught my students to respect the power of civic engagement and social activism. We must do this through teaching, learning and advocacy — as well as social activism and civic engagement. Recent politics has made it hard to extend that work. I have trained in, taught and led educator preparation programs.

Civic Engagement 132

Civic Engagement Education Civics K-12 132

Teaching Civics

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Update: In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature repealed the civics test requirement. Beginning in the 2023-24 school year, districts will no longer need to administer the civics test ( Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 120B.02, More Information [link] The post Minnesota Civics Test appeared first on Teaching Civics.

Civics 40

Civics Public School Teaching Education 40

Teaching Civics

MAY 21, 2024

SUPER CIVICS SUMMER INSTITUTEFree! Join the elementary Super Civics Team to explore the new standards, discover resources, and consider ways to integrate childrens literature to support ELA and social studies standards. We will also investigate the Super Civics Toolbox to find lessons on voting and the 2024 Election.

Civics 40

Civics Social Studies Humanities Teaching 40

Let's Cultivate Greatness

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Political cartoons are the perfect basis for so many civics activities and topics, regardless of ability level. Over the years of teaching high school Civics and Government, I’ve used them in countless ways with my students. Over the years of teaching high school Civics and Government, I’ve used them in countless ways with my students.

Civics 52

Civics Government Teaching High School 52

ED Surge

APRIL 15, 2024

Additionally, social studies encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including history, geography, civics and economics, each with its own set of disciplinary practices. Instead, we created a framework that outlines these dimensions and indicators that states could use to inform their social studies standards.

Social Studies 115

Social Studies Civics Pedagogy Geography 115

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

At Project Information Literacy (PIL), the nonprofit independent research institute I lead, a group of library and information science and new media researchers — including myself — conduct national research about the information seeking behavior of college students and recent graduates.

Civic Engagement 134

Civic Engagement Civics Library Social Science 134

The Hechinger Report

MAY 3, 2020

The best civics lesson requires you to leave the classroom. LearnServe helps students create “social ventures,” which are projects that benefit our neighborhoods and schools by tackling issues like poverty, discrimination, climate change and civic engagement. Related: Making America whole again via civics education.

Civics 96

Civics Civic Engagement Library High School 96

Teaching Civics

MAY 19, 2024

MCSS 2020 Super Civics Workshop Powerpoint and Website Resources MCSS Workshop, March 2, 2020 Super Civics Workshop Super Civics MCSS 2020 Slides More information

Civics 40

Civics 40

ED Surge

MAY 20, 2024

It’s not necessarily clear that groups like the National Microschooling Center, a popular source of information on these schools, receive funding from groups like Stand Together Trust, a Koch-funded organization, Fiske says. McCoy says he prizes them primarily for instilling moral and civic virtues in students.

Public School 133

Public School Civics Private School K-12 133

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

What’s interesting is that the parietal lobe also integrates sensory information, such as the body’s awareness of where it is in space, including in relation to itself, creating a spatial mental map to represent the world.

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Cultures Civic Engagement Civics Pedagogy 135