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.

Civics 143

Civics Civic Engagement High School Government 143

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

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. Despite the setback, I believe there is still a way for students to re-engage in school, support their communities and learn leadership skills.

Civic Engagement 137

Civic Engagement Civics K-12 Education 137

Political Science Now

APRIL 4, 2024

The American Academy of Political and Social Science (AAPSS) will welcome eight scholars as 2024 fellows this fall. It is a privilege to welcome another highly accomplished cohort of social scientists as fellows of the AAPSS, and it is especially gratifying to award inaugural fellowships in memory of Academy Fellows James S.

Political Science 40

Political Science Social Science Civics Leadership 40

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 2, 2023

In a session focused on teacher leadership, Adelaja came up with a nature-based metaphor for her work: “A bird who every day came to the nest and fed its young until the young learned to fly — giving my kids the information and knowledge, and eventually that agency and self-sufficiency to find their own solutions to their own problems.”

Teaching 94

Teaching K-12 Professional Development Civics 94

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 1, 2018

Nearly half — 46 percent — major in the humanities or social sciences, Lee said. Carthage students visited the local Civil War museum to connect theory with history, while Columbia asks participants to spend their senior year of high school working on a civic leadership project.

Museum 82

Museum Humanities Civics Political Science 82

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

By their votes, the vast majority of Black and Brown citizens showed themselves to be proficient judges of character and political leadership. This election showed the critical connection between life and social sciences. Clearly we need to do a better job of teaching history and civics — to all students.

Civics 132

Civics American History Leadership History 132