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Since the polarized 2016 election, many people have suggested what schools can do to promote civility, critical thinking and civic engagement. This educator says democratic education might be the most important way to go.

Excellence, ethics and engagement—are you practicing the “three E’s” as a teacher?

I am a good driver. You’d never know it, given the theatrics of the backseat drivers in my vehicle, whose sudden gasps and quick grasps for the dashboard denote a lack of confidence in my skills. This drama is alternately amusing, annoying and unnecessary. I'm proud to say that, for the most part, my instinctive go-to practice of "when in doubt, step on the gas" has never let me down.

This educator sees great value in meeting with legislators to advocate for education. Here are her suggestions for making it happen.

After a colleague told her, “I’m not coming back next year,” this teacher reflected on what makes her an effective anti-bias educator.

Effective civics literacy develops critical thinkers who can connect history and current events to engage in democratic action in building an equitable and just society.