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Forget civics class: Students want to make a difference in real life

The Hechinger Report

Some school districts, local governments and nonprofit groups across the country have galvanized this youth activism by giving students opportunities to participate in leadership roles and democracy in ways that go beyond civics classes and student government. Related: Making America whole again via civics education.

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STUDENT VOICE: It shouldn’t take a tragedy to spark youth activism

The Hechinger Report

A recent Brookings Institution report notes that students regularly discuss civics issues in class but have few opportunities for community engagement and participation in our democracy. Related: How social studies can help young kids make sense of the world. I wanted to learn more. Sign up for our newsletter.

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