Examining alumni perspectives from three multi-term service-learning programs, this study highlights the dimensions of the cohort experience that alumni credit as critical to their learning and development, namely building relationships among diverse perspectives, teaching and learning from one another, and sharing a commitment to social justice.…

Examines the status of character education in Chicago (Illinois) public schools by interviewing children (n=700) of different ages in which they were questioned about their attitudes towards citizenship, "Americanness," and identity. Explains that the student responses were influenced by the type of school they attended. Includes…

Examines how Australian children (n=28) think about what it means to be Australian and a citizen in global times. Discusses the concept of national identity. Explains that the children have a practical approach in determining the meaning of being Australian and that children may be employing a new version of national identity. (CMK)