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State Support for Civic Engagement

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Title: State Support for Civic Engagement
Language: English
Authors: Charlie Thompson, Learning Policy Institute
Source: Learning Policy Institute. 2023.
Availability: Learning Policy Institute. 1530 Page Mill Road Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Tel: 650-332-9797; e-mail: info@learningpolicyinstitute.org; Web site: https://learningpolicyinstitute.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 26
Publication Date: 2023
Sponsoring Agency: Stuart Foundation
Document Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Civics, Citizenship Education, State Policy, Educational Policy, School Districts, Democracy, Elementary Secondary Education
Geographic Terms: Arizona, California, Georgia, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington
Abstract: Civics education continues to gain national importance, especially in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election and with recent debates about the teaching of history that addresses the legacy of racism and discrimination in the United States. Despite the increasing interest in strengthening civics education, states continue to differ in their interpretation of what constitutes relevant and high-quality civic engagement among students. This report describes how states are approaching policies to encourage civic engagement. It first provides an overview of state policies and then describes the work in 10 states that are encouraging both the development of civics knowledge and engagement in civic action.
Abstractor: ERIC
Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: ED642540
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Civics education continues to gain national importance, especially in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election and with recent debates about the teaching of history that addresses the legacy of racism and discrimination in the United States. Despite the increasing interest in strengthening civics education, states continue to differ in their interpretation of what constitutes relevant and high-quality civic engagement among students. This report describes how states are approaching policies to encourage civic engagement. It first provides an overview of state policies and then describes the work in 10 states that are encouraging both the development of civics knowledge and engagement in civic action.