TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Civic education is the cornerstone of a functioning democracy, yet recent evaluations reveal significant gaps in how it is taught across the nation. history instruction is essential for developing informed, engaged citizens who can navigate the complexities of modern society. High-quality civics and U.S.

Civics 98

Civics Teaching Civic Engagement Social Studies 98

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

Some folks know that I started my education career as a middle school Social Studies teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina. For instance, if I was teaching Social Studies today… My students and I definitely would be tapping into an incredible diversity of online resources. Washington University in St.

Social Studies 76

Social Studies Teaching Archiving Geography 76

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 27, 2020

In July, Ajith and three of her friends testified before the Texas State Board of Education, demanding changes to the way students are taught. They are advocating for core curriculum changes in social studies — specifically American history — classes.

Teaching 145

Teaching Elementary School Social Justice American History 145

Zinn Education Project

JANUARY 15, 2024

Contents Action Plan Overview | Action Plan Step-by-Step Guide Media Guide | Posters and Graphics Messages for Signs, Social Media, and Chants | Record a Statement Coordinators and Co-Sponsors | Workshops and More Events It’s time to take action. We will send the email to you to check first to make sure all the information is correct.)

Teaching 52

Teaching Historic Sites Archiving Museum 52

Zinn Education Project

JANUARY 8, 2024

Courtney Bennis High School Social Studies Teacher, Virginia Beach, Virginia A huge “Thank you!” These stories add visibility and diversity to the classroom — something that is often hard to come by and hard to afford as a public education teacher. It is enriching my practice as an educator and a citizen.

History Education 52

History Education History Education Social Studies 52

Zinn Education Project

JANUARY 2, 2025

For the past three summers, teachers rallied across the country to speak out against anti-history education bills. The educator-led events received national media attention, providing a valuable counter narrative to the oversized coverage of the well-funded anti-CRT movement. Attend meetings, vote, run for office. Sign up today.

Teaching 52

Teaching Historic Sites Museum Archiving 52

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 20, 2016

High School seniors (left to right) Hayley Striegel, Olivia Poplawski, Cheri Zheng-Fredericks and Julie Pignataro look for ways to verify information they’ve encountered on social media. My students are all about social media. They’ve never known life without it, and it’s where they get all their information.

K-12 98

K-12 Primary Sources Civics Social Studies 98