“Democracy Day” Aims to Promote Civics Education in Schools
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Today, March 23, educators across the country in partnership with Rock the Vote and theNational Education Association, will take part in the kick-off for Democracy Day, a national effort to promote civics education in schools.
by Meredith Barnett
Of the tens of thousands who have been rallying for workers rights in cities and towns across the country, high school students have been among the most vocal groups. In Wisconsin and Idaho especially, teenagers are joining their parents and teachers in large-scale protests against legislation that they believe will jeopardize their education and their future. Many educators believe this upsurge of civic action is a model lesson