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"Don't Tread on Me": Running the Obstacle Course of Community Education
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Riznik, Barnes – Social Education, 1975
The problems and advantages of using museums, environmental education centers, and community groups for teaching about the Bicentennial are examined. (JR)
Descriptors: Community Education, Community Programs, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
The Civic Mission of Schools
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Social Education, 2005
This article features the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools. Social studies educators emphasize the civic mission of schools, and the need to provide students with citizenship education of the highest quality. As National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) members are well aware, the focus of recent educational reforms has…
Descriptors: Social Studies, Citizenship Education, Social Responsibility, High School Students
Documents Informing Students, Students Informing officials: The Project Citizen Mayoral Youth Conference
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Sardinas, Maria Elena – Social Education, 2005
This article describes "We the People: Project Citizen Program," a curricular program for middle school students. "We the People" promotes competent and responsible participation in local and state government. Additionally, it helps young people learn how to monitor and influence public policy. Entire classes of students or…
Descriptors: State Government, Public Policy, Middle School Students, Local Government