Advancing Civic Learning and Engagement in Democracy: A Road Map and Call to Action

This report highlights nine steps the U.S. Department of Education will take to advance civic learning and democratic engagement, including adding civic indicators to national student surveys, promoting public service internships and careers, and leveraging federal programs and public-private partnerships. AmeriCorps is singled out in the report as a leading example of civic learning, and service-learning is discussed as an effective practice in promoting civic learning.