Citizens in the Making

Democracies make special demands on their citizens. Schools must prepare young people to meet them.

Coupling experiential projects with in-depth content study can bolster students' understanding of democracy.

It's time for schools to upgrade and reinvest in media literacy training.

Using ethical scenarios to help students practice the skills needed to be strong citizens.

How teachers at two elementary schools created a social-history curriculum based on depth—and story—instead of isolated facts.

One of three projects that aim to deepen students' experience of politics in action.

One of three projects that aim to deepen students' experience of politics in action.

One of three projects that aim to deepen students' experience of politics in action.

Social media can no longer be excluded from civic education.

How educators can turn controversy into conversation.

By reasoning together, educators can become better prepared to address political and civic challenges in their schools.

Global citizenship has increasing value—and a whole new meaning—for today's students.

Civic education shouldn't fall exclusively to history and social studies teachers.

When empathy wanes, the best response might be to strengthen compassion.

Letting students vote on what they want to learn is a civics lesson in itself. Watch the Video.

With the right questions, students can analyze websites and news for accuracy.

Making a key school decision? Use the process to strengthen community.

To support true learning, schools must teach difficult issues like Charlottesville.

To prepare good citizens for the world, start in the classroom.