Tag: civic education
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What Kind of Nation Are We at 250?
On America’s 250th birthday, we still hold these truths to be self-evident. Launching a year-long US History series for educators at BFWClassroom.com. Government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish. #America250 #eduhistory
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Their Words, Your Classroom
Three classroom-ready oral history assignments using Adobe Podcast — student portfolios, semester reflections, and community interviews for high school social studies. #AdobeEduCreative #NotAtISTE #SummerPD #EdTech
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The Public Trust Under Pressure: What Congress Is Doing to Our Public Lands, and Why Theodore Roosevelt Would Not Recognize It
The 119th Congress is moving fast on public lands; and most Americans don’t know it’s happening. A breakdown of the key bills, the CRA resolutions, and why Theodore Roosevelt’s conservation legacy is more at risk than at any point in the last hundred years.
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The Heart of Leadership: Valuing Others Above Self
Today’s conversation with my freshmen about altruistic and culturally competent leadership reminded me why I love teaching government and civics. When we stripped away all the complexity, the students kept circling back to something fundamental: real leaders care about other people more than themselves. This isn’t the leadership we see valorized in movies or celebrated…
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Keep Discovery at Udvar-Hazy: A Case for Preserving Context Over Politics
The article argues for keeping Space Shuttle Discovery at Udvar-Hazy, emphasizing its historical context, accessibility, and educational value, while proposing Houston focus on modern spaceflight narratives.
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