Civic Engagement

In today's interconnected world, it's essential that we expand our notions of the who, what, and where of civic engagement. From early ages, young people have important ideas about how their schools, communities, and the larger world might be changed for the better. How do we support children, teens, and emerging adults to be effective and reflective agents of positive social change? What unique opportunities and challenges for civic and political participation are presented by digital and social media? Civic education needs to prepare youth not just for the voting booth but for deep engagement in their communities, with critical problems facing our world, offline and online, and from young ages.

Resources

Book
Our Declaration: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Defense of Equality
Published: 2015
The Declaration of Independence matters because it helps us see that we cannot haev freedom without equality. It is out of an egalitarian commitment that a people grows -- a... Read more
Article
Humanities Craftsmanship: A Study of 30 Years of Illinois Humanities Council Grant-making
Published: 2015
Controversy over the value of the humanities and liberal arts is central to current debates about educational policy. This debate affects the work of humanists in all... Read more
Book
Children Are Citizens Book 2015
Published: 2015
From the Introduction: People from all around the world know about Washington, DC. They talk about it, write about it, draw it, and make movies and TV shows about it. But... Read more
Article
Finding Our Way
Published: 2015
Tool
The Good Collaboration Toolkit
Published: 2015
The Good Collaboration Toolkit, a collection of materials designed to help individuals develop, nurture, and reflect on good collaborations. One can use this Toolkit for a... Read more