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Direct linkO'Brien, Kelley – Kappa Delta Pi Record, 2004
National and statewide research indicates that there is a special role for schools in preparing youth to become active, engaged participants in a democratic society. Unlike many of the roles that schools have assumed, this is not a new role; it is a role that was envisioned by the founding fathers. The results of several national studies strongly…
Descriptors: Democracy, Educational Strategies, Citizenship Education, Civics
