Civic Action in Schools·May 9, 2018My Book Chapter on Educator InnovatorSo, dear blog readers , for once a bit of my own story —
Civic Action in Schools·Dec 30, 2017Holiday Gratitude and Resolve for Inquiry and Action in the New YearWe live in contentious times, times when people of many backgrounds in our country — and around the world — are not receiving the respect…
Civic Action in Schools·Aug 28, 2017Don’t Get Me Started! How Action Civics Grabbed MeFour years ago I organized a TEDx event, a day of talks by Chicago teachers, to give them more voice in discussions about education…
Civic Action in Schools·Aug 21, 2017Civic Action in 2nd Grade? No Problem!Many educators, education programs, and standards imagine that only the most mature high school students, maybe in their senior year, can…
Civic Action in Schools·Jul 22, 2017The Missing Link in Many Civics and PBL Education Efforts — ACTION!OK, so more online resources and teacher stories are promoting civics education and project based learning that focuses on civic issues…A response icon2A response icon2
Civic Action in Schools·Sep 8, 2016Let Us Inspire You —Online Interview on Student Civic Engagement Thurs. Sept. 8You’ve read on this blog some of the ideas I’ve shared on student civic action projects. Now hear my voice, along with master teacher and…
Civic Action in Schools·Sep 1, 2016Help Students Analyze Complex Social Issues with this Great Graphic OrganizerStudents conducting civic action projects often need to think through complex questions — why is this problem happening in our school (or…A response icon1A response icon1
Civic Action in Schools·Aug 26, 2016Five Hopes for Education in the New School Year — Then Let’s Hear Yours5. I hope students discover passions and issues that make their learning deeply meaningful for them.A response icon1A response icon1
Civic Action in Schools·Aug 12, 2016Student Voice In Action at the Mikva Challenge Juvenile Justice CouncilWant to see what it looks like when students are working smart and deep on social issues in their city? I visited the Mikva Challenge…
