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Direct linkJackson, Peggy S.; Hinde, Elizabeth R.; Haas, Nancy S. – Social Education, 2008
Civic education in public schools faces major challenges. Under No Child Left Behind, many schools have favored teaching math and English rather than civics, which undermines one of the purposes of public schools--to educate students to be responsible and active citizens in democracy. A second challenge comes inside the classroom: engaging the…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Citizenship Education, United States History, Constitutional Law
Peer reviewedAmamoo, Samia J. – Social Education, 2000
Discusses the major milestones in the battle for voting rights focusing on the 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th Amendments and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Considers the future role of direct voting, specifically initiatives and referendums, and questions whether initiatives and referendums will encourage voter turnout. (CMK)
Descriptors: Age, Black History, Citizenship, Gender Issues
