Civics for the 21st Century
A new report co-authored by current and former directors of CIRCLE highlights the vital role of k-12 civic education in protecting democracy.
Do States Require Students Learn about Political Parties and Ideology?
Only 10 states mandate that students learn about the relationship between political parties and political issues.
Guest Post – Developing Youth Skills Before and After Election Day
By: Jill Bass & Meghan Goldenstein, Mikva Challenge
Guest Post – The Local Chapter: A Model for Civic Engagement
By: Liana Wang, High School Democrats of America
Guest Post - Civic and Character Development: Good Data Starts with Good Measures
By: Amy Syvertsen (Search Institute), Laura Wray-Lake (University of Rochester), and Aaron Metzger (West Virginia University)
Guest Post - Measuring Progress Toward Youth Empowerment
By: By Carmen Procida, Diana Manee, Jeanne Dairaghi and Bronwyn Lucas
Guest Post - Classroom Observation Tool to Measure Civic Opportunities
By: Sigal Ben-Porath and Rand Quinn, with Gideon Dishon, Nimet Eren and Tom Szczesny
Guest Post - Conservation Leadership Impact Measures
By: Kate Hagner (SCA), Amy K. Syvertsen, Ph.D. (Search Institute), Theresa K. Sullivan, Ed.D. (Search Institute)
Guest Post - Critical Consciousness Impact Measures
By: Matthew A. Diemer, University of Michigan; Ellen Hawley McWhirter, University of Oregon; Emily J. Ozer, University of California-Berkeley; Luke J. Rapa, Michigan State University