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Institute for Citizens & Scholars, 2021
The Institute for Citizens & Scholars (C&S) is fundamentally rethinking how young people prepare to be productive lifelong citizens. A critical element of this work is engaging youth at the intersection of community and civic life. C&S' work has proven that significant civic learning takes place in after-school programs, on the sports…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Citizenship Responsibility, Citizenship Education, Citizen Participation
Hanemann, Ulrike; McCaffery, Juliet; Newell-Jones, Katy; Scarpino, Cassandra – UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, 2017
This report highlights the critical role family literacy and learning play in breaking down barriers between different learning contexts and engaging hard-to-reach adults and children in education. This report was developed as part of a family learning project initiated by the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) in 2016. Based on the…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Family Literacy, Intergenerational Programs, Barriers
Connecticut State Dept. of Education, Hartford. Div. of Curriculum and Professional Development. – 1992
Schools can help young people be aware of the social, political, and economic consequences of an aging society. This report is part of a six-part series, "Schools in an Aging Society," designed to promote education for, with, and about older adults. The Advanced Generations' Education through the Schools (AGES) is a planning model in…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Aging Education, Community Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Kupetz, Barbara N. – Texas Child Care, 1997
Argues that adults can provide and demonstrate to children a model for better understanding of the elderly and the aging process. Describes factors that interfere with intergenerational relationships, children's views of aging, and why biases exist. Contains tips for adults to bridge the gap by providing balanced views via children's literature.…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Age, Age Differences, Age Groups
Berkowitz, Lois; Benderly, Beryl Lieff – 1989
It is vitally important for all U.S. citizens to know that they can make a difference, that they can affect the futures of their towns, cities, and nation. The grass roots tradition is alive and flourishing in communities all over the country. This document proposes programs in which members of different generations work together as partners on…
Descriptors: Activism, Adults, Citizen Participation, Citizenship
Campbell, Sarah vL. – 2002
This document is intended to create an opportunity for teens and adults to talk together and find ways to make their community a place where young people can grow up successfully. The discussion guide begins with a brief statement of purpose and a brief explanation of study circles and their objectives. The remainder of the guide consists of…
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescents, Adults, Change Strategies