Teaching about the voting process and discussing current congressional campaign issues can boost student turnout for decades to come.

In this sequel to ghost stories in previous issues of Social Education, Ben Bernanke has a dream that explores historic cases of hyperinflation as well as current inflation fears with two of the best-known economists in history.

The suggestions in this article can guide teachers in building a thriving AP program that will provide at-risk students with critical tools for success.

A study of the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act can fuel a stimulating classroom discussion on the civil rights movement and its legacy.

The authors imagine what two of the most renowned economists in our history might say to Ben Bernanke about promoting economic recovery.

By studying moments in history where bystanders made a difference, teachers can motivate students to think critically in the face of social dilemmas.

The C3 Framework shifts the conversation away from tests and towards assessments that allow students to show how well they understood what they have learned.

A painting inspired by the 1960 court-ordered escort of Ruby Bridges into a New Orleans school offers an entry point into the study of the civil rights movement and a significant event in American legal history.

—Diane HartSince 1987, millions of students have participated in this national civics program. Surveys show that alumni are more likely than are their peers to vote, pay attention to public affairs, or participate in politics.447

Monty NeillCurrent attempts to improve education are actually exacerbating existing problems. In Focus: No Child Left Behind285