Week 1 Discussion 2 - Preparing Students for Citizenship

Week 1 Discussion 2 - Preparing Students for Citizenship

After completing this week's readings, access the link below and read the article.

• No Excuses: Eleven Schools and Districts that Make Preparing Students for Citizenship a Priority and Others Can Do It, Too
• (Please note that while I have not uploaded the 40 page PDF article listed above I have posted 3 sample discussion questions.  Please reword and put your own twist on the discussion question you compose and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me.)

One of your readings talked about the fact that democracy may be at risk in our country because we are failing to educate new generations of citizens about civic responsibility. As you read "No Excuses: Eleven Schools and Districts that Make Preparing Students for Citizenship a Priority and Others Can Do It, Too", the findings of this project suggest that "institutionalizing civic learning is a matter of both policies and people."

• If we accept the fact that we may need to focus more on teaching civic responsibility, how can this work with both "policies and people" in the school where you become principal?
• How will you lead your staff in this part of the curriculum?

Your initial response is due by 11:55 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday and should be between 200-250 words. The initial posting should be a statement of your point of view on the question, supported by the required readings.