Educating for Democracy: School and Classroom Practices
EDUCATIONAL AREAS
School/District Leadership
Instruction and Practice
School/District Climate
WEB LINK
Educating for Democracy: School and Classroom Practices
AUDIENCE
Administrators
K–12 Educators
Teacher Leaders
SUBJECT AREAS OF FOCUS
(Does not focus on particular subject area.)
DESCRIPTION
To be prepared for full participation in a democracy, students must possess the accompanying knowledge and skill components. Active democratic conditions are required in schools before educating for democracy can thrive. The Educating for Democracy checklist is a free questionnaire for all educators to reflect on and evaluate the conditions of democracy education in their school or district. The checklist covers four areas: democratic school structures, culturally relevant learning, parent and community involvement, and the quality and context of democracy education.
