Educating Elementary and Secondary School Students for Civic Engagement: The Impact of Teacher Professional Development

By Diana Owen Civics instruction for American elementary and middle school students is deprioritized despite its potential to achieve strong positive outcomes. A lack of teacher preparation in civics is one explanation for the lack of civic education for young students. This study examines the connection between teacher professional development (PD) and students’ civic outcomes … Continue reading Educating Elementary and Secondary School Students for Civic Engagement: The Impact of Teacher Professional Development