Emphasizing common law and constitutional law to the exclusion of regulatory and administrative law fails to teach students the basic realities of our legal system.

Some key strategies can help teach American high school students about the reality of poverty in our own country. 

This article outlines a project-based learning approach developed by one of the authors, a veteran Seattle teacher, for a high school government course.

Learning the early history of U.S. government is often confusing for middle school students. In this article, the author describes the use of the book We the People and the President to give seventh-grade students a deeper understanding of government

High school civics diploma seals offer an excellent means of invigorating students’ civic education and engagement.

The featured classroom-based project enables students to examine historical maps to consider the intentions and effects behind map production and design.

English learners are among the fastest growing groups in classrooms and schools in states across the country.  Thus, the success of schools to achieve their civic mission increasingly means reaching our English learners and providing space so that their story is shared within the broader American story. Come learn strategies from leaders in this community to discuss how schools can realize the potential of the Educating for American Democracy Roadmap for all students, including English learners.