Many educators have been challenged in recent years to help students navigate the current political climate. And as we are now wrapping up a long election season, with Election Day around the corner, students mayContinue reading
Category: Government
Tough TEKS: US.3A Political Machines and Civil Service Reform
This week we will do a deep dive into TEKS US.3A: “Analyze political issues such as Indian policies, the growth of political machines, and civil service reform.” This TEKS was chosen for our “Tough TEKS”Continue reading
Tough TEKS: 8.5B The Fugitive Slave Act of 1793
This month’s Tough TEKS features one of the new 2022 standards that will be implemented starting in the 2024-25 school year. This one is short, but weighty: 8.5B explain the effects of the Fugitive SlaveContinue reading
Processing Skills: NEW Democratic Procedures TEKS
With Independence Day approaching, this seems like an opportune moment to discuss the civic engagement skills strand in the TEKS. According to the 2021 Civic Health Index, “students who receive quality civic education are moreContinue reading
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Processing Skills Exploration: Civil Discourse
Welcome to summer! We at TEKS RS hope that you are able to decompress and enjoy your much-deserved break. Teaching is both rewarding and challenging, so we hope you find ways to take care ofContinue reading
Civics Center Stage
A quick look at the mission statements of a few schools in my area provides some interesting insights about the connection between the mission of schools and civic engagement. Here are just a few ofContinue reading