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How This Teacher Brings Census Data to Life in the Classroom

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The census helps companies plan where to create jobs; local governments plan where to build roads, schools, and hospitals; and finally helps students and organizations that research the numbers bring awareness to issues and possible solutions. This was a perfect follow-up activity.

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How to Promote Civic Engagement through English and Math

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Students gain a greater understanding of what is valuable in life and a greater appreciation for what they have through assisting those less fortunate. Civic engagement (specifically student government activities or volunteering in local government) keeps students current on events happening in the world.

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Students Call for Hands-On Civic Education to Prepare Them for Democracy

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Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, doesn’t think the civics mandates will make students engaged. Jefferson, also with the Student Voice Team, says that making students in middle school and high school get involved with their local government in some way would help. It’s not enough, though.

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