The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 19, 2020

In Ohio, which has 14 public universities and 24 branch campuses, the government cut its higher education budget by $110 million. Jennifer Fredette, an associate professor of political science and an active member of the O.U.-A.A.U.P., psychology professor, saw how it hurt the shops and eateries along Court Street.

Economics 124

Economics Political Science Sociology Psychology 124

The Hechinger Report

JULY 9, 2017

Education is a provincial responsibility in Canada and is highly centralized by the Alberta government. The curriculum is developed and coordinated by government officials and staff, but the writing is done largely by committees of practicing teachers according to agreed-upon directives (a broad curriculum revision is currently underway now).

Heritage 70

Heritage Political Science Government Psychology 70

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

It doesn’t follow from that that more choice is always better,” said Barry Schwartz, professor of social theory and social action at Swarthmore College and the author of “The Paradox of Choice,” about the psychological ramifications of a supermarket culture that offers 175 kinds of salad dressings and 275 breakfast cereals.

K-12 134

K-12 Political Science Tutoring Advocacy 134

Political Science Now

APRIL 23, 2024

Jenn Jackson , Syracuse University Workshop Description: Many scholars of Black Politics find themselves at a troubling crossroads. There is currently a concerted effort at the local, state, and federal levels of government to undermine, discredit, and discourage those tasked with teaching and studying Black Politics.

Psychology 69

Psychology Government Teaching Research 69

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 26, 2019

Morales ended up enrolling at the University of Puerto Rico, where she finished in December with a degree in political science. Valeria Flores Morales, a sophomore psychology major at the University of Puerto Rico, was admitted to a top-ranked mainland university her family could not afford. “It Out of a population of 3.2

High School 111

High School Economics Psychology Political Science 111

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 15, 2022

Related: Most college students don’t graduate in four years, so college and the government count six years as “success”. Faculty at another balked at creating three-year degrees in the staple disciplines of English, history, philosophy and political science.

Tradition 106

Tradition High School Political Science Psychology 106

Political Science Now

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Merze Tate Award is presented annually by the American Political Science Association (APSA) to honor the best doctoral dissertation in the field of international relations, law, and politics. Citation from the Award Committee: Bassan-Nygate’s dissertation, “Who is Watching?

Political Science 52

Political Science Psychology Human Rights Government 52

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 15, 2024

In a city where child care can easily consume more than half of that, Funes was optimistic that she would qualify for a government-funded subsidy to help her afford the cost. The federal government requires that subsidies go to families that make no more than 85 percent of their states median income.

Advocacy 112

Advocacy Government Political Science Psychology 112

ED Surge

JANUARY 6, 2025

That includes, the editors note, anthropology, archaeology, classics, cultural studies, disability studies, ethnic studies, gender studies, history, law, linguistics, literary studies, performing arts, religious studies, philosophy, postcolonial studies, queer studies, psychology, sociology, visual arts, and women's studies.

Humanities 145

Humanities Archiving Oral History Pedagogy 145

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 15, 2017

Anthony Leiserowitz , director of the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication , likened industry-sponsored curricula that ignore climate science to advertising. The programs occupy a gray area between corporate sponsorship and promotion at a time when climate science has increasingly come under siege at the highest levels of government.

K-12 72

K-12 Education Elementary School Charter School 72

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 31, 2019

They’re plunging into touchy subjects like prison reform, immigration, the government shutdown, teachers unions, health care for all, abortion, gun control and even — depending where they are — agricultural subsidies. It begs two questions: Are we allowed to feel hopeful? And, can we learn something? These students are hardly “snowflakes.”

Civics 101

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Political Science Now

MARCH 18, 2025

Prior to the 2024 US Presidential Election, APSAs Diversity and Inclusion Programs Department issued a call for submissions, entitled 2024 APSA Post-Election Reflections, for a PSNow blog series of political science scholars who reflect on key moments, ideas, and challenges faced in the 2024 election. Apathy Aftermath?:

Political Science 40

Political Science Psychology Leadership Government 40