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Why Civics Education Needs Social Justice
From an early age, each of us must navigate numerous social institutions, many of which were designed to perpetuate centuries-old inequities. For us to move in those spaces with power and agency, civic knowledge, skills and dispositions are essential. But alarming trends reveal a sharp decline in civics competency among adults in the United States, and participation in places that bring people together to solve common problems has withered, too. Civics education needs a critical social justice lens so people can fulfill the potential of a multiracial and inclusive democracy.
- Why Civics Needs Social Justice Education
- What Is Social Justice Education?
- Social Justice Standards
Celebrate Native American Heritage
Discussing War and Conflict: Resources for Educators, Parents and Caregivers
Social Justice Education and Honest History Are Crucial for All Students
Social justice education is crucial right now to develop the next generation of responsible decision-makers. This week’s resources from the Fall 2023 Learning for Justice magazine explain the importance of educating children early and in age-appropriate ways about their identities and key concepts about race. And they point out the significance of learning about honest history, in the classroom and in communities, as we reckon with the past to build a more just future.
- A Call for Anti-Bias Education
- What Is Our Collective Responsibility When We Uncover Honest History?
- The Kids Are All Right