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Civic Mission of Schools, (The)

Institution:

Carnegie Corporation of New York

Institution:

CIRCLE (The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement)

Publication Date:

2003

Publisher:

Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE)

Pages:

40

Abstract:

Written and endorsed by a distinguished and diverse group of more than 50 scholars and practitioners, this paper summarizes the evidence in favor of civic education in K-12 schools; analyzes trends in political and civic engagement; identifies promising approaches to civic education; and offers recommendations to educators, policymakers, funders, researchers, and others.

An updated version of this report was released in 2011: Guardian of Democracy: The Civic Mission of Schools

Full Text Link:

http://civicmissionofschools.org/cmos/site/campaign/documents/CivicMissionofSchools.pdf

Call Number:

510/B/CIR/2003

Sector:

K-12 Sector

Electronic Availability:

Available online

Library Item Type:

Electronic resource - book/monograph

Exemplary:

Exemplary - classic

Topics: Theory & Practice:

Civic Education