APSA Educate

AUGUST 14, 2024

How can faculty establish a classroom culture encouraging constructive and inclusive political discussion around the 2024 U.S. election and other common political … The post Facilitating Respectful Conversations in the Political Science Classroom: Webinar and Resources appeared first on APSA.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Join political scientists and practitioners for a single-day workshop, Connecting Community and Classroom: Practical Considerations for Civically-Engaged Practitioners and Scholars , on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at APSA’s headquarters in Washington, DC.

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APSA Educate

JULY 19, 2024

Application Deadline: August 18, 2024 The American Political Science Association (APSA) and The National Capital Area Political Science Association (NCAPSA) are pleased to announce a call for proposals for political scientists and practitioners to participate in a single-day workshop on … The post Call for Proposals: Connecting Community and (..)

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Political Science Now

APRIL 4, 2024

Congratulations to Janelle Wong, Professor, American Studies, Director Asian American Studies Program, University of Maryland Janelle Wong received her PhD from the Department of Political Science at Yale University. She is Professor of American Studies at the University of Maryland.

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Political Science Now

MARCH 6, 2024

Join students, educators, policymakers, and leaders in the public and private sectors, during Civic Learning Week , March 11–15, 2024, to highlight and further energize the movement for civic education in states and communities across the nation. Who Can Participate in Civic Learning Week? Learn more about Civic Learning week.

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Political Science Now

AUGUST 23, 2024

The APSA-PSA International Partnerships Award, jointly supported by the Political Studies Association of the UK and APSA , honors political scientists engaged in collaborative and productive cross-national partnerships that make a significant contribution to the discipline in the areas of teaching, research, or civic engagement.

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Political Science Now

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The Journal of Political Science Education is an intellectually rigorous, path-breaking, agenda-setting journal that publishes the highest quality scholarship on teaching and pedagogical issues in political science.

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APSA Educate

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Political Science Educator: volume 27, issue 1 Assignments and Course Design Anthony Franklin, Louisiana Tech University, and William O’Brochta, Texas Lutheran Univeristy Political scientists have long been instrumental in establishing and promoting a campus culture that fosters civic engagement among … The post The Benefits of Early Student (..)

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APSA Educate

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

By Diana Owen ( owend@georgetown.edu ), Donna P.

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Political Science Now

JUNE 3, 2024

Join the American Political Science Association for our second webinar in a series exploring the 2024 U.S. Michelle Allendoerfer has led the American Political Science Association’s Teaching and Professional Development Programs for the past three years. The 2024 U.S. How should we interpret the U.S. 2024 election?

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APSA Educate

JUNE 7, 2024

Political Science Educator: volume 28, issue 1 Member Announcements Lauren Bell, Allison Rank, and Carah Ong Whaley will publish an edited volume in July 2024, Civic Pedagogies: Teaching Civic Engagement in an era of Divisive Politics with Palgrave Macmillan.

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Political Science Now

MAY 6, 2024

She is majoring in political science and global studies and minoring in civic engagement, criminology, and philosophy of law. On campus, Laika is a fellow of the Center for Civic Engagement and has worked on several efforts such as voter registration, comprehensive voter packets, and event planning.

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Political Science Now

MAY 2, 2024

Laila Waddell, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Laila Waddell is a rising senior at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University studying political science with a concentration in environmental studies. She has been active in campus life through student organizations and her department.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Should discussions of the Civil Rights bills of 1964 and 1965, George Wallace and current debates about voter suppression be banished from political science and civics classes?

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Political Science Now

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This summer, the American Political Science Association partnered with Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) District’s Summer Rise Program to offer three high school students the opportunity to gain experience in political science knowledge production and higher education non-profits.

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Teaching American History

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

A political science and philosophy double major at Arizona State University, Thrailkill learned about the American political system in large lecture halls. But small seminars on ethics and political philosophy stimulated her imagination and taught her to think critically.

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Political Science Now

JULY 24, 2024

Humphrey Award is presented annually by the American Political Science Association (APSA) to honor notable public service by a political scientist. Humphrey Award honoring notable public service to political scientist Colleen Shogan. The Hubert H.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 1, 2018

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. Daye and classmate Iaisha Johnson, 16, used a break during the two-and-a-half-hour class to continue discussing Hobbes.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

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.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 27, 2024

The step from public teacher to public office holder is, for many, intuitive, says Kelly Siegel-Stechler, a senior researcher at Tufts University’s Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement. They’re already public servants,” Siegel-Stechler points out. Arguably the highest form of service is to teach every day.

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AUGUST 2, 2024

Goodnow Award is presented annually by the American Political Science Association (APSA) to honor distinguished service to the profession and the Association. Citation from the Award Committee: As a scholar, as a teacher and mentor, as an institutional and disciplinary leader, and as a political activist, Cathy J.

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Political Science Now

JULY 26, 2024

Kammerer Award is presented annually by the American Political Science Association (APSA) to honor the best book published during the previous calendar year in the field of U.S. Sharrow is working on a book that traces the politics of sex segregation under Title IX since the 1970s, among other projects. The Gladys M.

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Political Science Now

JUNE 5, 2024

Matthew Stein APSA Member since 2018-Present Instructor in the Department of Social Sciences College of Southern Nevada How did you learn about APSA? The (amazing) chair of the political science department, Robin Kolodny, ensured that doctoral students and candidates had APSA memberships.

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Teaching American History

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

He sat down with Ellen Tucker to discuss how teachers can use the volume in their government or civics classrooms. When teaching political science and government, we tend to teach federalism and the separation of powers as one issue, and to teach civil rights and liberties as a separate issue.

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Political Science Now

MAY 16, 2024

David Broockman , Associate Professor, University of California, Berkeley, The Nature and Origins of Political Polarization in America Lisa A. Bryant , Associate Professor and Chair of Political Science, California State University, Fresno, Polarizing the Process: Partisan Effects on Election Officials and Trust in Elections Joshua D.

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Political Science Now

JULY 28, 2024

Event: Facilitating Respectful Conversations in the Political Science Classroom Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM PT Registration: Register here (registration is free) Respectful political dialogue between engaged citizens is a cornerstone characteristic of a healthy democracy. She received her Ph.D.

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JULY 17, 2024

APSA recognizes and honors the work of various scholars who have made outstanding contributions to political science research, teaching and service. Volume 21, Issue 2 BOOK AWARDS Merze Tate – Elinor Ostrom Outstanding Book Award for the best book on government, politics, or international affairs Recipient: Olukunle P.

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Political Science Now

APRIL 2, 2024

Join the American Political Science Association (APSA) for a webinar discussion sharing best practices to connect students to the 2024 U.S. Why is it essential to teach democratic citizenship and civic engagement? Associate Professor of Political Science at Howard University Elizabeth A. The 2024 U.S. Elizabeth A.

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AUGUST 8, 2024

Schattschneider Award is presented annually by the American Political Science Association (APSA) to honor the best doctoral dissertation in the field of American government. Citation from the Award Committee: The E. Employing a national field experiment, Willeck used an array of data to assess the impact of active civics education.

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Political Science Now

JULY 26, 2024

Join us for the 17th APSA Teaching & Learning Conference (TLC) , “Teaching Political Science Matters.” Join us for a unique meeting to promote greater understanding of high-impact practices and innovative methodologies for the political science classroom.

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Political Science Now

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

As the end of the year approaches, the American Political Science Association (APSA) is thrilled to participate in Giving Tuesday on December 3rd! APSA relies on the generosity of our members and friends to champion civic engagement and the value of political science in addressing society’s most pressing challenges.

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Political Science Now

DECEMBER 11, 2024

From Global to Local: Service-Learning in a Comparative Politics Course By Chelsea N. Kaufman , Wingate University Setting out with a goal of increasing civic and community engagement among my students, I implemented a service-learning approach in my comparative politics course.

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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. Schwartzberg, New York University (Presenter) Simon J.

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Political Science Now

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

College Student Political Participation in the Context of a Polarized Nation and an International Pandemic: Do Campus Civic Engagement Efforts Matter? The post College Student Political Participation in the Context of a Polarized Nation and an International Pandemic: Do Campus Civic Engagement Efforts Matter?

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Teaching American History

DECEMBER 12, 2023

At Teaching American History, we know teachers are hungry for resources that help their students understand the nuances of American civic behavior. For secondary and post-secondary government and political science educators, we are proud to recommend our CDC volume, Religious Liberty: Core Court Cases.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Laurel Elder is professor and chair of political science at Hartwick College in Oneonta, N.Y., Related: Could colleges make voting as popular as going to football games? By investing in local news, schools and colleges can invest both in their communities and in democracy. and is co-director of the Hartwick Institute of Public Service.

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MPSA

MARCH 30, 2022

Smith, Professor of Political Science, Emporia State University Between 10 and 15 years ago, Political Science experienced a renewed interest in civic education. Graham and I produced our article, Teaching Active Citizenship: A Companion to the Traditional Political Science Curriculum , during my sabbatical.

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