Recorded initially on March 13th during a Civic Learning Week Webinar: Learn how to discuss policy and politics in your classroom with less stress! This panel features Dr. Bill Bianco, Research Lead of Policy vs Politics, and James Coan, Executive Director of More Like US. Elizabeth Evans, M.Ed., NBCT, Program Director for Civic Education, will moderate the discussion. Topics will include simple steps to vet data for your classroom better and how closing the “Perception Gap” (the finding that Americans are more similar across the political spectrum than they typically think) can facilitate b ..read more

Join us for this episode where we debunk common misconceptions about the United States Constitution and learn some cool new facts. In this episode, we will explore popular beliefs about the Constitution and separate fact from fiction. Our guest, Dr. Andrew Porwancher, a historian, will help us understand this vital document's true meaning and significance. Let's delve into the myths surrounding the Constitution and uncover the truth about one of the most critical documents in American history. We will also discuss the connection between a massive wheel of cheese and the separation of church a ..read more

Tammy, Jeremy, Tara, and Liz reflect on the training and implementation of the EAD taskforce with the hopes that other entities can learn from their experience.  ..read more

This episode features Marshall Trimble, the official Arizona State Historian. Jeff and Liz are joined by Dylan Dalzotto, Veterans Program Director as we discuss Marshall's service in the Marines, how he got to be the historian, and a few colorful stories about Arizona.  ..read more

In this episode, we discuss the history and importance of Veterans' Day and how Veterans are the ultimate primary source, and why they should speak in classrooms!  ..read more

Flowing Wells Teacher Erika Tornberg discusses blending Civics into World History using little tweaks instead of big steps. In this episode, Erika talked about how she took a lesson on Hammurabi's Code and elevated it using school rules and the Arizona Constitution in her 6th-grade classroom.  Read More Here ..read more

In this episode, our intern, Emanuel, interviews two civic education rock stars to discuss what got them into teaching and what keeps them teaching. Allison Ekren is an 8th-grade social science teacher at Basha High School's Accelerated Middle School.  Ashley Crose is a social sciences teacher at Saguaro High School.  ..read more

In this episode, Chryste Berda discusses how she and a team of educators took some of their pain points for 3rd grade Arizona History and utilized the Educating for American Democracy Roadmap to facilitate more inquiry in elementary classrooms.  Check out her post ..read more

In this episode, I am joined by Chantelle Taylor of Holbrook and Ryan Richins of Saint Johns, Arizona, to discuss the importance of civic outreach and civic engagement opportunities for Arizona’s rural area students and teachers.  Center for Political Thought and Leadership Website Rebuilding Arizona Civics Website Educating for American Democracy ..read more

In this episode, we are joined by Sarah Suggs, President and CEO of Sandra Day O'Connor Institue for American Democracy. We discuss Justice O'Connor and how the Institute carries on her legacy of civic education, engagement, and civil discourse. We encourage you to celebrate and honor Justice O'Connor by ensuring civics is taught in schools and celebrating Sandra Day O'Connor Day on September 25. Sandra Day O'Connor Institute For American Democracy Website iCivics Educating for American Democracy Roadmap ..read more