From: Supt. Christina M. Kishimoto <reply@hawaiidoe.org>
Date: Mon, Dec 10, 2018 at 11:31 AM
Subject: Kick Off Your Week: Applied learning opportunities around civic engagement
To: <20048903@notes.k12.hi.us>
Applied learning opportunities around civic engagementWhen voters were asked whether to convene a state constitutional convention, 69 percent voted "no" or left the question blank, which counts as a "no" vote. Although the ConCon did not happen, this question remains: Does our general citizenry, more importantly our students and future voters, understand what was being voted on relative to what the constitution governs for our state? What if our Department held a student-led ConCon? Academic competitions and events allow for fun applied learning opportunities. The focus of a simulated ConCon would be a study of Hawaii's constitution where students can explore what is in this governing document and how it is relevant to their own lives and issues they will be facing in the future. "It is truly important that we instill the values of our society, as well as the processes and responsibilities of a citizen, into the hearts, minds and souls of our students," said Kauai High School senior and BOE student representative David Texeira. "By doing this, we empower our students to be civically engaged and highly active in their government." Shortly before this year's election, the Hawaii State Board of Education (BOE) approved the adoption of the Hawaii Core Standards in Social Studies (HCSSS) in October. Classroom implementation of the HCSSS will be effective over a three-year period beginning with the 2019-2020 school year. Preparing our students to be global citizens requires them to master the ability to think critically, communicate effectively and take informed action. These lessons are often taught through the Social Studies curriculum and help to build an understanding of how society, economies and people are woven together. What makes the HCSSS different is that newer paradigms include global perspectives, multicultural views and practicing democratic citizenship. They establish collaborative spaces, encourage students to apply their knowledge, and connect the past with the present. If you are interested in participating in a civic engagement activity, we'd love to have you join us. Please sign up by clicking on this link: http://bit.ly/CIVICENGAGE.
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