Career & Technical Ed
Civics Education
SEL & Mindset
Missed Connections: Social Media Has Its Benefits
Anne Maheux pens an open letter on the benefits of social media for learners.
Future of Learning
Harnessing Curiosity: Curate What You Can’t Control
Daniel Willingham explores the intersection between controlled curiosity and curating thoughtful resources for all learners.
Ed Policy
Book Review: Digital for Good
Eric Nentrup reviews "Digital for Good: Raising Kids to Thrive in an Online World" a book by Richard Culatta, CEO of ISTE.
Difference Making
The Power of We
Dr. Marialice Curran believes change starts with the individual and all it takes is one person to stand up and be a part of the change. This post explores initiatives to change how we think about digital citizenship.
The Future of Tech and Work
How Smart Machines Are Improving History and Civics Education
Tom Vander Ark and Mason Pashia explore how AI and tech are impacting the field of history and civics learning education.
Leadership
Civics for 2020: This Is How to Engage Future Voters
By: Kristen Thorson and Erin Gohl. From preK-12, these age-appropriate ideas for a more engaging civics education can help ensure the health of our political institutions.
Future of Learning
Bio-Politics and The Implications of Ideology on Learning
David Ross discusses bio-politics, a field which illuminates the psychological differences between our two political parties and the implications of ideology on learning.
Project-Based Learning
Democracy and Education
Democracy is facing a performance crisis. Cameron Paterson breaks down how education can make a difference and what we can do moving forward.
Personalized Learning
Civic Education: Can Games Make the Grade?
By: Victoria Van Voorhis. Game-based learning invites students to experience subjects such as civics for themselves in new ways, motivating them to learn even more about the content.
Personalized Learning
iCivics Creates a Powerful Blend of Civics Knowledge and Engagement
An unintended consequence of the intense focus on English and math standards and assessments in the NCLB decade is that civics took a back seat. “We believe it is a great mistake to push civics to the sideline in schools,” says former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. “Unfortunately, a staggering number of Americans today know dismayingly little about the basic history and traditions of our democracy. Nationwide, more than a third of all high school seniors today lack even basic civics knowledge and skills.”