Edsurge

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The pandemic and its effects on schools and extracurricular activities has increased interest in education policy among her peers, Staykova says: “For better or for worse, I do think a lot of students mobilized around education in Kentucky for the first time to make sure they would be able to play their fall sports.”

Local Government 163

Local Government Students Participation High School 163

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.

Teachers 168

Teachers Local Government English Social Studies 168

TNTP Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

This approach leads to deeper student engagement and stronger real-world connections. Deeper student engagement is achieved when schools use innovative practices to align learning with students’ interests and aspirations ( Halverson & Graham, 2019 ).

Skills 52

Skills Local Government Learning Motivation 52

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. 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.

Education 190

Education Students Testing Participation 190