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.

Civic Engagement 52

Civic Engagement Civics Global Studies Political Science 52

The Hechinger Report

MAY 21, 2024

Lebanon High School, apart from her regular classes, she chose electives like global studies, business and political science — three of her favorite subjects. Nearly three years later, Mohammadi is preparing to enroll in an American university, something she had never planned.

Cultures 109

Cultures Political Science High School K-12 109

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Altering that national mindset can start on campus, but it takes serious effort, said Stephen Angle, director of the Fries Center for Global Studies at Wesleyan, which does not have a language requirement for all majors. The bad news? They’re still behind. This fall there are five such language sections at Wesleyan.

Heritage 99

Heritage Global Studies Advocacy High School 99

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 14, 2018

In August, Michigan history teacher James Gorman watched televised images of torch-bearing white supremacists marching on the University of Virginia in Charlottesville and decided to use the incident to teach his students about similar events that happened in a divided United States 150 years ago.

Teaching 108

Teaching Primary Sources K-12 History 108