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Direct linkChickering, Arthur W. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2008
In this article, the author states his belief that community based learning among adults can be a powerful force for encouraging personal development and for strengthening democracy in this multicultural, globally interdependent, battered world. To do so, however, it needs to pervade all the curricula, degree programs, learning contracts, and…
Descriptors: Democracy, Role of Education, Democratic Values, Citizen Participation
Download full textMelaville, Atelia; Berg, Amy C.; Blank, Martin J. – Coalition for Community Schools, 2006
Education is the foundation of democracy. As such it must work for all young people. Yet far too often young people disengage from learning and do not reach their full, human potential. Community schools--places where partners come together to offer a range of supports and opportunities for children, youth, families, and communities before,…
Descriptors: Young Adults, Democracy, Citizenship Education, Community Education
Boie, Mildred Louise, Comp. – Office of Education, Federal Security Agency, 1948
Democracy is more than a creed or a doctrine. It must be a continuing force in the daily thinking, working, and living of all our citizens. American schools and colleges can strengthen democracy by practicing it--by showing concretely the basic advantages it offers to human beings. It is in the homes and in the schools, in home towns and local…
Descriptors: Democracy, Democratic Values, Newspapers, Radio
