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Webinar Series: Teaching the 2024 U.S. Election

Political Science Now

How are political science educators bringing the 2024 U.S. What assignments or activities should political science educators use to help undergraduates understand the 2024 U.S. Past Events include: Preparing Students for the 2024 Election: Civic and Campus Engagement Engaging the 2024 U.S. Engaging the 2024 U.S.

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Reading, writing and arguing: Can a summer of big questions push students to college?

The Hechinger Report

More engaging than traditional summer school. Programs that encourage reading, thinking and discussion of ideas can be much more effective at pushing students toward college than traditional summer school, said Mandy Savitz-Romer , a former urban school counselor who is now a senior lecturer in the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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Congratulations to the 2024 APSA Award Winners

Political Science Now

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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Teaching the Bill of Rights: Religious Liberty

Teaching American History

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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Call for Chapters: Teaching Civic Engagement in Challenging Times: Global Perspectives on Democratic Education for All

Political Science Now

The co-editors of a forthcoming edited collection in the APSA-De Gruyter Teaching Civic Engagement Series invite authors to submit chapter proposals for a new volume, Teaching Civic Engagement in Challenging Times: Global Perspectives on Democratic Education for All.

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First Things First When Teaching Civic Education

MPSA

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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APSA Career Award Nominations Open: Nominate a Political Scientist | Deadline: February 12, 2025

Political Science Now

Recognizing Merit in the Profession: Nominate a Political Scientist for an APSA Career Award | Deadline: February 12, 2025 One of the many important roles of the American Political Science Association is recognizing excellence in the political science profession through the APSA Awards !