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Vail, Kathleen – American School Board Journal, 2002
Civics and social-studies educators worry that schools are neglecting to show the complex and difficult sides of democracy, including the importance of debate and dissent. Strategies to help young people grow into citizens include encouraging critical thinking, teaching students to understand other points of view, and linking service learning to…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Critical Thinking, Cultural Awareness
