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Planck, Charles R. – Teaching Political Science, 1974
A proposed series of seminars would study the local community, its concrete issues and upcoming choices concerning these issues and would get the results into the hands of as many citizens as possible. (Author/KM)
Descriptors: Community Study, Decision Making, Local Issues, Political Science
Peer reviewedRappoport, Ann L.; Kletzien, Sharon – Educational Leadership, 1996
Sponsored by West Chester University and the local League of Women Voters, the Kids Around Town Program is helping some Pennsylvania elementary school children develop responsible citizenship by involving them in community service activities. Students select a public policy issue affecting them. This issue serves as a springboard for study and…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Services, Democratic Values, Elementary Secondary Education
