Democracy
The Albert Shanker Institute promotes discussions and sponsors research on the new challenges facing the world’s democracies, with an emphasis on the role of freedom of association, and universal education.
Blog
The First Fifteen Days: Building Community Through Civic Experiences
In the third post of Shanker Institute Constitution Day 2022 series, guest author Shawn Fisch, a UFT Teacher Center Instructional Coach at Long Island City High School and a Shanker Institute Civics Fellow, argues that the skills practiced by the Founding Fathers in building a consensus for a new model of government is the same thing teachers repeat each year with classroom culture and norms.
Education for Democracy
Burnie Bond, the Shanker Institute's Director of Programs, asserts that youth who participate in civic education programs are more likely to become informed and knowledgeable citizens and participate in civic actions as adults.
Proactive Union and Teacher Strategies for Shaping Technology in Education
Thomas A. Kochan contends that unions in general, and teachers unions in particular, need a proactive strategy to gain a voice in each stage of the technology development and use process.
Events
A More United America: Teaching Democratic Principles and Protected Freedoms Webinar Series
The Albert Shanker Institute and Share My Lesson are launching a series of webinars on the Constitution such as the rule of law, constitutional freedoms, the Civil War amendments dealing with slavery, voter rights and tribal sovereignty which will provide content knowledge with classroom strategies. It will also tackle issues that are eroding our democracy, from banning books to failing to make kids feel safe in school. Whether you are a teacher or a parent or guardian, this six-part series has something for everyone. (Available for 90 minutes of PD credit.)
More information about the series & registration.WEBINAR 1, Sept. 29, 6:30 PM ET
Constitution 101: How to Teach the U.S. Constitution in K-12 – co-present with National Center for the Constitution.WEBINAR 2, Oct. 6, 6:30 PM ET
A More United America: How to Create a Safe and Welcoming Environment During Divisive Times.WEBINAR 3, Oct. 13, 6:30 PM ET
Teaching the Civil War Amendments: Reconstruction’s 13th, 14th, and 15th AmendmentsWEBINAR 4, Oct. 20, 6:30 PM ET
A More United America: How Book Banning Prevents Literacy For AllWEBINAR 5, Oct. 27, 6:30 PM ET
Constitutional Voting Rights: Teaching the 15th, 19th and 26th AmendmentsWEBINAR 6, Nov. 17, 6:30 PM ET
Teaching About Tribal Sovereignty and the U.S. Constitution
Resources
RT @mcricker: Last night’s Constitution 101 webinar was fantastic! Incredible US Constitution content alongside tips for building classroom…
1 day agoIn yesterday’s post, NYC instructional coach Shawn Fisch argues that the skills practiced by the Founding Fathers in building a consensus for a new model of government is the same thing teachers repeat each year with classroom culture and norms. https://t.co/Jpit2j5FAB
1 day agoIn a new post today, NYC instructional coach Shawn Fisch argues that the skills practiced by the Founding Fathers in building a consensus for a new model of government is the same thing teachers repeat each year with classroom culture and norms. https://t.co/Jpit2j5FAB
2 days ago
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