Civics at 250: Teaching Democracy in an Unfinished Nation

Civics at 250: Teaching Democracy in an Unfinished Nation

As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, how should schools teach this foundational document?

Harvard lecturer Eric Soto-Shed joins The Harvard EdCast to discuss how civics education is evolving from patriotic education and action civics to media literacy and reflective patriotism. He explains why students should engage not only with the Declaration’s democratic ideals, but also with its contradictions.

In a politically charged moment, Soto-Shed argues that classrooms shouldn’t just prepare students for civic life, they should function as civic spaces themselves. The goal isn’t memorization. It’s helping young people understand that democracy is a work in progress — and that they have a role in sustaining and strengthening it.

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Why We Need to Rethink Recess

Why We Need to Rethink Recess

Sociologist Rebecca London knows recess is an afterthought in many schools day. Too often, it's just seen as a break or a way to get some physical exercise for kids. She wants to see educators rethink...

16 Loka 201918min

Higher Education's Biggest Conundrums

Higher Education's Biggest Conundrums

David Wilson used college as a path out of poverty. Now, as the president of Morgan State University in Baltimore, he wants that to be the reality for other children too. But, for so many kids today, ...

9 Loka 201917min

Facing Challenges, Driving Success (in Chicago)

Facing Challenges, Driving Success (in Chicago)

Dr. Janice K. Jackson knew taking the role as CEO of the Chicago Public Schools would be challenging. She has inherited a history of problems in the district, but refuses to make her leadership about ...

2 Loka 201921min

A Classic Problem -- Putting Diverse Books into Practice

A Classic Problem -- Putting Diverse Books into Practice

The books children read in the classroom today look a lot like they did decades ago. Kim Parker, cofounder of #Disrupttexts, wants to change that. In this EdCast, she addresses the challenges facing e...

25 Syys 201915min

Understanding Immigration

Understanding Immigration

Regardless of how you might feel about immigration, Harvard Professor Roberto Gonzales thinks we need to better understand its implications and how it affects everyday life of immigrants and beyond. I...

18 Syys 201912min

The Quest for Deeper Learning in High Schools

The Quest for Deeper Learning in High Schools

Harvard researchers Jal Mehta and Sarah Fine talk about what they discovered while studying nontraditional, innovative high schools, and what we can learn from the pockets of great work happening arou...

1 Touko 201930min

EdCast Extra: Teens Get Real About Inequity in College Access

EdCast Extra: Teens Get Real About Inequity in College Access

In this EdCast extra, Harvard Senior Lecturer Richard Weissbourd along with Nicolas Burgess, 17, and Dequan Franks, 19, from Jacksonville, Florida, speak about the EVAC movement, experiences as "at-ri...

29 Huhti 20197min

Putting Ethics First in College Admissions

Putting Ethics First in College Admissions

Harvard Psychologist Rick Weissbourd guides parents (and high schools) to be better ethical role models, especially in the college admissions process.

24 Huhti 201912min

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