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EdTech Megan Leddy holds up her laptop to show an Electoral College map to students Sabrina Conary and Asher Clark during a discussion in the Election Year course at Mount Desert Island High School in Bar Harbor, Maine, on Oct. 22, 2024.
Teaching assistant Megan Leddy holds up her laptop to show an Electoral College map to students Sabrina Conary and Asher Clark during a discussion in the Election Year course at Mount Desert Island High School in Bar Harbor, Maine, on Oct. 22, 2024.
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Social Studies Inside the Class Where 69传媒 Talk About Abortion, Trump v. Harris, and More
A Maine high school has piloted a new class called Election Year, where students dive deep into campaign politics.
Olina Banerji, October 29, 2024
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A bin of "I Voted Today" stickers rests on a table at a polling place, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Stratham, N.H.
A bin of "I Voted Today" stickers rests on a table at a polling place, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Stratham, N.H.
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Social Studies Download How to Hold a Mock Election in Your Classroom: A Downloadable Guide
Tips for an engaging, age-appropriate mock election that develops students' voting habits.
Evie Blad, October 11, 2024
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1 min read
69传媒 at Northside Intermediate prepare for a mock election on Nov. 8, 2016 in Opelika, Ala.
69传媒 at Northside Intermediate School in Opelika, Alaska, prepare for a mock election on Nov. 8, 2016.
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Social Studies Mock Elections in 69传媒 Evolve to Build Trust in Democracy
69传媒 use mock elections to help build voting habits early and help students understand the electoral process.
Evie Blad, October 9, 2024
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Illustration of teen boy voting.
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Social Studies Opinion How to Host a Voter Drive in Your Classroom (and Why You Should)
Get-out-the-vote activities can offer students a powerful lesson in democracy.
Web Hutchins, September 26, 2024
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5 min read
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Social Studies From Our Research Center Civics Is Getting Harder to Teach, Principals Say
School leaders says they advise teachers to avoid certain topics to fend off complaints from parents.
Sarah Schwartz, September 6, 2024
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4 min read
AP U.S. government and politics teacher Shari Conditt poses for a photo in her classroom at Woodland High School on Aug. 27, 2024.
AP U.S. government and politics teacher Shari Conditt poses for a photo in her classroom at Woodland High School on Aug. 27, 2024.
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Social Studies In Their Own Words Teaching Presidential Elections Isn't Easy. How One Teacher Manages
Shari Conditt teaches her students about electoral processes through current events including presidential elections.
Ileana Najarro, August 28, 2024
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6 min read
This combination photo shows Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at an event, Aug. 15, 2024, in Bedminster, N.J., left, and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign event in Raleigh, N.C., Aug. 16, 2024.
This combination photo shows Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at an event, Aug. 15, 2024, in Bedminster, N.J., left, and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign event in Raleigh, N.C., Aug. 16, 2024. Teachers say teaching about the election is key to boost civic engagement among students.
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Social Studies How Teachers Tackle 2024 Election Discussions
The 2024 presidential election offers an opportunity to grow civic engagement, teachers say.
Ileana Najarro, August 28, 2024
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7 min read
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School & District Management Opinion 69传媒 Can鈥檛 Cure Polarization. Here鈥檚 How They Survive It
To avoid controversy, many educators have learned to sidestep contentious topics. That鈥檚 understandable鈥攁nd wrong.
Eli Gottlieb, August 26, 2024
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7 min read
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Curriculum Opinion There鈥檚 a Better Way to Teach Digital Citizenship
Many popular resources for digital-citizenship education only focus on good online behavior. That鈥檚 a problem.
Alexandra Thrall & T. Philip Nichols, August 20, 2024
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5 min read
Image shows a multi-tailed arrow hitting the bullseye of a target.
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Social Studies Opinion How Can Civics Education Safeguard Democracy?
The purpose of civics education must be about more than just getting students to vote.
Rick Hess, August 13, 2024
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4 min read
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Teaching Opinion Don't Ignore Polarization in Classroom Election Discussions
Down-ballot races, not just the presidential one, offer robust learning opportunities from math to maps.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 2, 2024
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7 min read
Image of a student and teacher engaging in lessons related to elections.
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Social Studies Teaching the 2024 Election: Learning Opportunity or Landmine?
As the presidential campaign heats up and school starts soon, social studies teachers weigh in on whether and how to cover it in class.
Elizabeth Heubeck, July 25, 2024
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4 min read
A view of the White House is seen in Washington, Sunday, July 21, 2024.
A view of the White House on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
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Teaching Opinion Strategies for Teaching the 2024 Election (Hold on to Your Hat)
Even before entering into the content, craft agreements with students on the boundaries of what's up鈥攁nd what's not up鈥攆or debate.
Larry Ferlazzo, July 22, 2024
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9 min read
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Student Well-Being Opinion What Does the Dangerous Political Climate Mean for 69传媒?
Educators and researchers offer advice for navigating political polarization in the classroom.
Mary Hendrie, July 16, 2024
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5 min read
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