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Forget civics class: Students want to make a difference in real life

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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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Service-Learning Can Be the Bridge to Social Emotional Learning. Educators Should Embrace It.

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In 2020, California’s State Board of Education adopted criteria and guidance to award a State Seal of Civic Engagement to students who demonstrate excellence in civics education. There is no better way to integrate SEL and civic engagement for the next generation of learners. SEL programs are not reported either.

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One state is poised to teach media literacy starting in kindergarten 

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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. It’s about civic responsibility,” Polites said. “I Phil Murphy’s desk for a signature. .

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COLUMN: Want teachers to teach climate change? You’ve got to train them

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Disclosure: Bang is a member of the K-12 action commission at This Is Planet Ed’, where I’m also an advisor.) Social science does not support that. She said that just giving kids facts is not going to be effective. “In In most of education we think knowledge leads to difference in behavior,” she said.

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Elevating Social Studies with High-Quality Instructional Materials

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According to the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) , social studies is the integrated study of social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence. At its core, social studies aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to actively participate in civic affairs.