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Providing #civics #social studies curriculum, assessments, PD to empower students to be inquisitive, informed, & engaged participants in civic life. In the Institute for Public Administration, Biden School @udelaware.bsky.social

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UD's Delaware Center for Civics Education Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary | IPA | Biden School | University of Delaware The University of Delaware's Center for Civics Education celebrated the Democracy Project Summer Institute's 25th anniversary by traveling to historical sites and landmarks from Dover to Philly and Wa...

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 25 years strong! The Democracy Project at @udelaware.bsky.social is still shaping the future, 1 civics teacher at a time. From Dover to D.C. to Philly, this yearโ€™s @decivics.bsky.social institute empowered educators to spark civic participation with students. #sschat

www.udel.edu/academics/co...

05.08.2025 11:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Erin Sullivan, winner of the Teacher to Teacher Award

Erin Sullivan, winner of the Teacher to Teacher Award

Holly Golder, winner of the Distinguished Service Award

Holly Golder, winner of the Distinguished Service Award

Ashley Tedesco, winner of the Bernice Samalonis Award

Ashley Tedesco, winner of the Bernice Samalonis Award

Riann Warman, winner of the Collins-Skinner Award

Riann Warman, winner of the Collins-Skinner Award

Delaware social studies educators are well-represented among award winners at #MSCSS25 during the Presidentโ€™s Award Breakfast during day 2 of the conference #sschat

01.03.2025 15:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Given the recent flurry of Executive Orders, civics educators should help students understand what they are, how they work, and their use in historical context. See attached image from @loufreyfjcc.bsky.social or check out this article for more info theconversation.com/what-is-an-e...

30.01.2025 12:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Students at Smyrna Middle hold their simulated congressional hearings as part of the @civiced.org We the People program. Teachers Mr. Flamer & Ms. Royle participated in the CEAS (Civics that Empowers All Students) program with support from @decivics.bsky.social to learn how to prepare.

25.01.2025 13:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Welcome sign for the Delaware Dialogues for Future Leaders

Welcome sign for the Delaware Dialogues for Future Leaders

Biden School Interim Dean Joe Trainer addresses students in welcome

Biden School Interim Dean Joe Trainer addresses students in welcome

IPA Assistant Policy Scientist Sarah Marshall leads students and teachers in an ice-breaking opportunity to get warmed up for discussions

IPA Assistant Policy Scientist Sarah Marshall leads students and teachers in an ice-breaking opportunity to get warmed up for discussions

Agenda for the event

Agenda for the event

Students from New Castle County high schools visited @udelaware.bsky.social today to engage in the Delaware Dialogues for Future Leaders event, using civil discourse to have powerful conversations with peers from other schools while teachers learned about media literacy. #sschat

16.01.2025 17:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Fran Oโ€™Malley, Director of the Delaware Center for Civics Education, stands at a podium in front of flags of the United States and Delaware with a slide to his right welcoming the audience to a convening of the 2024 Electoral College.

Fran Oโ€™Malley, Director of the Delaware Center for Civics Education, stands at a podium in front of flags of the United States and Delaware with a slide to his right welcoming the audience to a convening of the 2024 Electoral College.

Students and teachers from Milford High School, William Penn High School, Cab Calloway School of the Arts, Newark Charter School, the John Dickinson School, and Selbyville Middle School listen as electors prepare to vote.

Students and teachers from Milford High School, William Penn High School, Cab Calloway School of the Arts, Newark Charter School, the John Dickinson School, and Selbyville Middle School listen as electors prepare to vote.

Delaware Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock addresses Delawareโ€™s three electors.

Delaware Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock addresses Delawareโ€™s three electors.

Secretary Bullock stands at a podium in front of flags.

Secretary Bullock stands at a podium in front of flags.

Yesterday at Delaware State University, students from New Castle, Kent, & Sussex County joined DE Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock for the 2024 convening of the electoral college. Three electors cast ballots for Kamala Harris for President & Tim Walz for VP, winners of the popular vote in DE.

18.12.2024 12:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We got to witness history today at Delawareโ€™s Electoral College proceedings where our 3 electors cast their votes for a woman of color. Thanks @decivics.bsky.social for this special opportunity! #sschat #edusky

17.12.2024 18:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Apply to work @udelaware.bsky.social with @timothyjshaffer.bsky.social at our #SNFIthacaInitiative.

Great opportunity for those with expertise in democracy, democratic institutions, and citizen participation, and to collaborate with our team too.

#sschat #edusky

careers.udel.edu/cw/en-us/job...

15.12.2024 13:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Excited for this event that the DE Center for Civics Education has coordinated w/the Delaware Secretary of State to help students better understand how the electoral college works. Students will engage in a lesson about the electoral college & have a Q&A with the electors. Others can watch online.

14.12.2024 13:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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2024 Electoral College - State of Delaware News On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., Delawareโ€™s three presidential electors will join Secretary of State Jeff Bullock at Delaware State University in Dover to cast their votes for President a...

On Tuesday, Delaware Sec. State Bullock will join DEโ€™s 3 presidential electors at Del. State University as they cast their votes for U. S. President & VP as part of the 2024 Electoral College. Students will be there in person (or watching online) to learn about it.
news.delaware.gov/2024/12/13/2...

14.12.2024 13:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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UD continues to produce influential leaders | UDaily TIME ranks UD among nation's 'Best Colleges for Future Leaders'

๐ŸšจAttention students! ๐Ÿšจ In a new ranking from @time-magazine.bsky.social, the University of Delaware (@udelaware.bsky.social) is among the 125 best colleges for future leaders. We love working with brilliant UD students on their path to leadership. #EduSky

www.udel.edu/udaily/2024/...

12.12.2024 12:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

On Friday, I will be holding a session on unpacking these new Grade 3 Native History model lessons for district social studies leaders in Delaware. Contact me for the details of this in-person event if youโ€™re interested.

11.12.2024 14:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Flyer summarizing each of 9 model Native history lessons

Flyer summarizing each of 9 model Native history lessons

Flyer summarizing 9 history model lessons

Flyer summarizing 9 history model lessons

For the 1st time this school year, Delaware public school teachers have access to 20 model lessons to teach 3rd graders about Native history, including the Lenape and Nanticoke people, who originally lived here, and continue to this day. #SSChat #ITeachSocialStudies

11.12.2024 14:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Civic education | UDaily UD programs equip Delaware teachers with the knowledge and skills to foster informed, engaged citizens

Check out how the DE Center for Civics Education supports educators with programs like the Democracy Project & Civics that Empowers All Students (CEAS) Summer Institutes. Thanks to our partners for their support and shout out to participants! www.udel.edu/udaily/2024/...

10.12.2024 13:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#GivingTuesday 2024 This #GivingTuesday, join the Blue Hen community in supporting our students, faculty, staff & alumni projects.

On this #GivingTuesday, please consider supporting the Jerome Lewis Director's Fund in the Institute for Public Administration. We help to educate students and train government officials in effective and efficient public administration, including in #civics ed. givingday.udel.edu/giving-day/9...

03.12.2024 18:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thereโ€™s some good ones put together by @civilwarmemory.bsky.social & @chrismartell.bsky.social

27.11.2024 02:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Twas' the night before Conference, all through the vendor space,People were searching for @madisonteacher.bsky.social;Reserve your place! sites.google.com/view/mscss-2... @ncssnetwork.bsky.social @markjwestpfahl.bsky.social @socialstudiestx.bsky.social @nyscss.bsky.social @scotteabbott.bsky.social

25.11.2024 13:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Oh hey, whoโ€™s that? Another awesome Delaware social studies educator at #NCSS2024! Love to see one of our CEAS/We the People alums and fellow Middle States SS Council Board members engaged in learning. @civiceducation.bsky.social @decivics.bsky.social

24.11.2024 16:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
CS4 participants sit at tables at the Boston Tea Party Museum listening to a speaker

CS4 participants sit at tables at the Boston Tea Party Museum listening to a speaker

Friendship bracelet with CS4 written out

Friendship bracelet with CS4 written out

Teacher standing in exhibition hall with many bags full of education materials

Teacher standing in exhibition hall with many bags full of education materials

Presenters stand in front of title slide of their slide deck

Presenters stand in front of title slide of their slide deck

Lovely to connect with social studies educators from across the country at #NCSS2024 & #CS42024 this week. Returning to Delaware with strengthened connections, new ideas, and enthusiasm to continue supporting students and educators to be inquisitive, informed, & engaged participants in civic life.

24.11.2024 15:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Had a great time teaching a session on Friday with Delaware municipal government officials about the intersection of local government and civics education, especially in an election year.

03.09.2024 21:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Delaware public school students will have the opportunity to learn Native history, especially as it connects to Delaware, via new model lessons available for teachers & schools to use starting this year. Many thanks to Nanticoke & Lenape educators who supported their design! 2/2

08.09.2024 23:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Civic education | UDaily UD programs equip Delaware teachers with the knowledge and skills to foster informed, engaged citizens

Pleased to see this write up about the DE Center for Civics Educationโ€™s support for educators with programs like the Democracy Project & Civics that Empowers All Students Institutes. Thanks to our partners for their support and shout out to participants! www.udel.edu/udaily/2024/...

04.10.2024 12:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Logo for the NCSS 104th annual conference in Boston on November 22nd-24th, 2024. The full schedule is live at socialstudies.org/conference. Conference theme is Many Voices, Many Stories, One World.

Logo for the NCSS 104th annual conference in Boston on November 22nd-24th, 2024. The full schedule is live at socialstudies.org/conference. Conference theme is Many Voices, Many Stories, One World.

Looking forward to learning and connecting with #socialstudies education colleagues at #CS42024 & #NCSS2024 this week in Boston. Hope to see you there! @ncssnetwork.bsky.social

18.11.2024 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Featured Projects from DE Center for Civics Ed, including Democracy Project Summer Institute, Governor's Civics Awards, Civics that Empowers All Students (CEAS) Program, Project Citizen, and Delaware Civics Education Coalition

Featured Projects from DE Center for Civics Ed, including Democracy Project Summer Institute, Governor's Civics Awards, Civics that Empowers All Students (CEAS) Program, Project Citizen, and Delaware Civics Education Coalition

The DE Center for Civics Education provides resources and support for teaching and learning aligned to civics & history standards to support preservice & professional educators preparing students for college, careers, and civic life. Learn more at www.udel.edu/academics/co...

19.11.2024 11:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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