It’s Summer Break – How Do We Keep Civics Alive Until Next Fall?
"I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught." — Winston Churchill This is the time
Why Are Talking About Monetary Policy in a Civics Blog?
"All the perplexities, confusions and distresses in America arise not from defects in the constitution or confederation, not from want
The Judiciary –What Students Need to Know
Most Americans can name the three branches of the United States government. Understandably, the Executive and Legislative branches get the
The Center for Civic Education – A Gold Mine of Resources for Teaching Civics
Only one in five social studies teachers in U.S. public schools report feeling very well prepared to support students'
What Do Jellybeans and Earth Day Have in Common?
They have nothing in common except a date on the calendar. April 22 is National Jellybean Day along with Earth
We All Have Opinions – But Should We Always Share Them?
People have always had opinions, even if the opinions are about the most trivial things. But it seems that we
Teaching About War Crimes – What to Teach and the Resources That Can Help
One cannot escape the horrific images on all social media relating to the war in Ukraine. Along with those images
Where in the World is Cincinnatus ?
Liberty can no more exist without virtue . . . than the body can live and move without a soul. -- John Adams
Helping Students Navigate the Tough Times
"Our human compassion binds us the one to the other—not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who
Using Primary Sources in Civics Classes – Even Elementary Students Can Do It!
Using primary sources is usually associated with the teaching of history, especially in elementary classes. The sources can be documents
