Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

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. What are you doing, specifically, to educate your students about the census?

Teachers 168

Teachers Local Government English Social Studies 168

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Students younger than 18 volunteered as poll workers, organized voter registration drives and hosted forums for candidates to discuss their platforms. Because it’s so local, it’s difficult to find information about what these varying groups have power over, and how they work,” she says.

Local Government 163

Local Government Students Participation High School 163

Teach Hub

DECEMBER 2, 2021

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.

English 54

English Math Local Government STEM 54

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, doesn’t think the civics mandates will make students engaged. Controversy over those issues meant that they were barred from really discussing them in school, almost like there was a stigma, Ta recalls. It also didn’t move them to get involved in their communities. It’s not enough, though.

Education 190

Education Students Testing Participation 190