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Schimmel, David – Insights on Law & Society, 2002
Discusses the reasons why students do not see constitutional rights as applicable to their own lives. Focuses on the formal and informal curriculum of schools. Presents court cases for students to learn about the reasons why their rights must differ from adults. Describes how students can be included in making school rules. (CMK)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Court Litigation, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Practices