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Turning Graduate Portraits into Pathways
North Carolina and Indiana are leading in the push toward teaching and assessing durable skills.
Remaking Transcripts to Better Reflect Students’ Competencies
State boards wanting to capture student mastery in new ways have many considerations to take into account.
Six Things State Leaders Can Do to Invigorate US Civics and History Learning
Broad public agreement on what students ought to learn should propel their efforts, as should the lack of confidence in democratic institutions.
Preparing Students for Informed, Active Citizenship: Lessons from Illinois
Illinois Democracy Schools are a key element of the state’s comprehensive approach.
The Challenges of Crafting Excellence in Civics and History for All
Three authors of Educating for American Democracy revisit five aims depicted in their roadmap—and the miles to go.
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.
The Science of Experiential Civics
Young people are wired for civics learning that connects them to their communities, builds their agency, and leverages relationships.
Recognizing Students and Schools for Civics Learning
To boost critical knowledge and skill building, some states offer diploma seals and school recognition programs.