Closing the Civic Engagement Gap: The Potential of Action Civics

Closing the Civic Engagement Gap: The Potential of Action Civics

  1. Social Education
  2. Social Education October 2011
  3. Closing the Civic Engagement Gap: The Potential of Action Civics

Authors:

Alexander Pope

Laurel Stolte

and Alison K. Cohen

Page:265

Journal Issue:

Issue
Social Education October 2011
Action-oriented projects that address local issues like gang violence, hunger, or school closings can motivate students academically while preparing them to be active citizens in a democracy.