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| Civic Mission of Schools
Six Promising Approaches to Implementing Better Civic Instruction 1. Instruction in government, history, law, and democracy 2. Classroom discussion of current, local, national, and international issues and events 3. Service learning 4. Extracurricular activities that get students involved in their schools or communities 5. Student participation in school governance 6. Simulations of democratic processes and procedures --From Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools, Educating for Democracy
Historically, the need for civic education to promote civic virtue has been an underpinning of democratic societies. Civic education takes place both formally and informally within the public education structure, aided by community groups and organizations that support the development of civic values of our students. A national and statewide movement aims to increase the level of civic instruction and emphasis in our K-12 system. Educating for Democracy, the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools The California Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools (CMS) seeks to support the civic mission of schools and help teachers implement the research-based promising approaches to teach civics content, foster discussion of issues, simulations, and service learning activities linked to the curriculum. Many teachers and students throughout San Diego County are involved in CMS-sponsored programs, such as We the People Constitutional Competitions, Mock Trial and Project Citizen programs. California Campaign for the Civic Mission for Schools National Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools
The San Diego County Office of Education has adopted a resolution encouraging the implementation and increased focus upon civic education within the curriculum and encourages all districts to adopt similar resolutions in their respective districts. San Diego County Office of Education Board Civic Mission of Schools Resolution - PDF Questions to consider in implementing Civic Education programs - PDF
Related link: Toolkit for Building Effective Partnerships
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