Civics Social Science Tradition 
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.
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 22, 2024
It emphasized “social justice” and suggested that students could take data science instead of advanced algebra in high school. Traditional math proponents worried that the document would water down math instruction in California, hinder advanced students and make it harder to pursue STEM careers.
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The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 2, 2023
Broadly speaking, she said, in indigenous traditions, it’s the latter. Credit: Ishwarya Daggubati for The Hechinger Report Drawing on the tension between the two worldviews, her work presents students with moral dilemmas about nature and opportunities to take civic action on behalf of the wild world.
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 1, 2018
Nearly half — 46 percent — major in the humanities or social sciences, Lee said. More engaging than traditional summer school. 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.
TCI
MARCH 1, 2024
Integration of Economics and Civics for Real-World Connections Geography is only one of the social science disciplines. In Early Civilizations in the Americas, students examine the Olmec, Maya, Caral, and Mississippian traditions and cultures. These projects utilize videos to ignite curiosity and develop inquiry skills.
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 collaborated, and I reached out to local high school civics teachers in Kansas and western Missouri in hopes of meeting with them and sharing our ideas.
Political Science Now
JANUARY 30, 2025
APSA Distinguished Award for Civic and Community Engagement for significant civic or community engagement activity by a political scientist APSA Distinguished Teaching Award for outstanding contributions to undergraduate and/or graduate teaching of political science at a two- or four-year institution.
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