The State of Youth Civic Engagement
Understanding young people’s attitudes toward democratic participation can help states summon the resolve and the wisdom to strengthen civics learning.
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A Broader Vision for Schools’ Role in Preparing Students to Be Citizens
Embracing a broader vision means seeing school as a civic space and the everyday experience of school as an incubator of civic knowledge, skills, and commitment.
The Science of Experiential Civics
Young people are wired for civics learning that connects them to their communities, builds their agency, and leverages relationships.
Civic-Ready Students
More and better civics will inspire students to become better citizens who will be equipped to participate, preserve, and defend America’s democracy and engage in reasoned, respectful discourse.
Interview with Zachary Cote: Fostering Engaged Citizens by Teaching Historical Thinking
Zachary Cote explores how teaching historical thinking can support an engaged, informed citizenry that is equipped and willing to sustain a democracy.
Recognizing Students and Schools for Civics Learning
To boost critical knowledge and skill building, some states offer diploma seals and school recognition programs.
The Educators Students Deserve: Four State Policy Approaches
State education leaders have long prioritized efforts to recruit and retain effective teachers. Yet persistent challenges, including high turnover rates and teacher shortages in key subject areas, continue to strain the educator workforce.
Recruitment and Retention Strategies to Diversify New York’s Pipeline
Financial barriers get in the way of attracting new teachers, and lack of advancement opportunities dissuade veterans from staying.