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Civic Education at a Crossroads: The Christian Nationalist Threat to Public Schools
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Bryan J. Henry – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2024
This book turns to political theory as a framework for understanding the rise of political and religious extremism, and in particular the Christian Nationalist position, identifying solutions to civic challenges, and arguing for the vital role that public schools play in providing the civic education that prepares young people for participation in…
Descriptors: Political Issues, Religion, Christianity, Political Affiliation
Monitoring Civic Learning Opportunities and Outcomes: Lessons from a Symposium Sponsored by ETS and Educating for American Democracy. Research Notes
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Hamilton, Laura S.; Parsi, Ace – Educational Testing Service, 2022
Educating for American Democracy (EAD) partnered with ETS on a symposium held in July 2021 to take stock of what is known and to provide guidance for future research, policy, and practice in measurement of civic learning opportunities and outcomes. This research note is meant to further the work accomplished at the seminar. First, this note…
Descriptors: Democracy, Democratic Values, Public Schools, Civics
Laboratories of Democracy: School Communities Shape Their Culture by Teaching and Modeling Individual Rights, Civic Responsibilities and Concern for the Common Good
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Haynes, Charles C.; Chaltain, Sam – School Administrator, 2004
In the wake of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the American government acted quickly to mobilize what it called "critical homeland defenders" to meet the threat faced by our nation and the world. Not surprisingly, 21 government agencies made the list, ranging from the State Department to the U.S. Border Patrol. That may be what…
Descriptors: Democracy, Citizenship Education, Terrorism, Public Schools
Education under the Security State: Defending Public Schools
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Gabbard, David A., Ed.; Ross, E. Wayne, Ed. – Teachers College Press, 2008
This highly acclaimed volume in the "Defending Public Schools" series is now available in paperback from Teachers College Press. It is a practical, necessary addition to the work of administrators, teachers, policymakers, and parents as they negotiate the difficult path of how to best teach and educate today's children and youth. This…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Public Schools, Privatization, Federal Legislation
Lessons in Democracy.
Vail, Kathleen – American School Board Journal, 2002
Civics and social-studies educators worry that schools are neglecting to show the complex and difficult sides of democracy, including the importance of debate and dissent. Strategies to help young people grow into citizens include encouraging critical thinking, teaching students to understand other points of view, and linking service learning to…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Critical Thinking, Cultural Awareness
The Social Responsibility of Educators: Critical Suggestions.
English, Raymond – 1986
Two clashing positions about the social responsibility of educators and the main purpose of public schools are presented. According to the traditional position, the main purpose of public schools is transmission of a society's essential knowledge, skills, and values, which enables students to develop their capabilities to the fullest and to…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Geography, Higher Education