Political Science Now

AUGUST 1, 2024

Levy holds advanced degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies in Adult Education emphasis on teaching diverse at-risk learners and in Political Science, emphasis on Political Philosophy, earned at San Francisco State University (SFSU). She has been a Political Science educator for twenty-four years.

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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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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Derek Francis, manager of counseling services for Minneapolis Public Schools, talks about students’ complicated year while at an in-person social gathering that was part of the Minnesota School Counselors Association’s two-day virtual conference. The pandemic and social unrest have spurred activism and artistic and creative efforts, she said.

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Political Science Now

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Moira Lynch (she/her/hers) is an Associate Professor in the department of politics, geography and international studies at the University of Wisconsin – River Falls. Dr. Lynch completed her PhD in political science at the University of Minnesota. Research interests include social movements, social justice and cultural genocide.

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Political Science Now

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

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Methods courses are often a requirement for students majoring in political science, government, or public policy, and yet not the most sought out subject of study. The approach of open pedagogy involves a process of learning that is constructive and draws on theories of social justice.

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Political Science Now

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One of the many important roles of the American Political Science Association (APSA) is recognizing excellence in the political science profession.  Goodnow Award for distinguished service to the profession and APSA John Gaus Award for scholarship in political science and public administration Hubert H.

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