Co-authors of Civil Discourse: Classroom Conversations for Stronger Communities discuss themes that arise when exploring civil discourse such as courage, understanding, belonging, and empathy, including discussion on how to:
About the Western States Civics Coalition
Now, more than ever, a strong civic education is vital for students in the United States. Teachers are the key to providing students with the necessary knowledge and skills for sustaining our democracy. This series of workshops provides educators with a strong foundation of Civic Education centering on the EAD Roadmap and the 6 Promising Practices of Civics Education which supports high quality civics education for kindergarten through grade 12. These workshops are presented by the Western State Civics Coalition consisting of state social studies leaders and councils in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington.
Nichelle Pinkney has been a social studies educator for the past 16 years, working as a classroom teacher to a K–12 curriculum director. She has presented and trained teachers nationally and internationally. Nichelle holds a masters of art in educational administration from Lamar University and a bachelor’s degree in sociology with a minor in women’s studies from Salem College. Nichelle has found passion in providing equitable education to every student. She has worked to revise curriculum to ensure that it is diverse, equitable, and inclusive for all students and teachers.
Joe Schmidt has worked as a high school teacher and college professor for elementary preservice teachers, and he has also held roles in district and state-level leadership in support of both rural and urban schools. Throughout his career, Joe has served in a variety of leadership positions with numerous social studies–related organizations across the United States that align with his passion for supporting inspiring and impactful educational opportunities for both students and educators. You can follow Joe on Twitter @madisonteacher
