Our nation’s 250th anniversary challenges us to imagine and build a more inclusive and resilient democracy for the next generation and beyond.
This first volume of the new Learning for Justice Anthology examines the foundations and future of democracy in the United States and education’s crucial role in building a more inclusive multiracial society that expands opportunities for civic and political participation. This volume offers articles to frame the conversation, an introductory civics and democracy course and additional resources for learning and teaching.
Illustration by Sam Rodriguez.
Featured Articles
The erosion of institutions to safeguard democracy is an invitation to imagine a new democracy resilient enough to resist authoritarianism and inclusive enough to serve all.
Bold action and transformative interventions are necessary to reimagine and create an education system that ends harm and advances justice and racial equity.
Reimagining education to cultivate curiosity, questioning, dialogue and critical thinking can develop students’ lifelong learning disposition and capacity for meaningful participation in a democratic society.
Dialogue skills can develop foundational capacity for civic engagement and collective action to strengthen our democracy. The heart of dialogue is not in speaking to convince but rather in active…
Social justice-oriented civics education is crucial for developing the civic knowledge, skills and dispositions people need to fulfill the potential of a multiracial and inclusive democracy.
Acts of censorship in education perpetuated by a small group with concentrated power go against the principles outlined in the United States Constitution.
Introduction to Civics for Democracy
This course is an introduction to understanding democracy and government in the United States and our civic responsibilities so we can engage in collective civic action in our communities and across our nation.
- The Values of Democracy
- Belonging, Citizenship and Democracy
Coming Soon:
- Dialogue and Critical Conversations
- Understanding U.S. Government: The President, Congress and the Supreme Court
- Education and Democracy
- Expanding Democracy: Voting Rights
- Civic Engagement: How People Influence Politics
