Boulard, Garry,
Citizens in Training. Garry Boulard. - State Legislatures, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 38, Family, 1522-3213; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: Citizens in Training, July/Aug. 2003; pp. 44+.
"Young people, according to a series of studies, don't generally care much about government, whether it's based in Washington, D.C., or any of the state capitals. They are not fascinated by the things that dominate a lawmaker's life, such as the process: negotiations, debates and how or why a bill eventually becomes law." (STATE LEGISLATURES) This article evaluates several programs that are "part of a national effort to reintroduce civic education to the nation's youth...in a way that both grabs and keeps their attention."
1522-3213;
Americans--Attitudes
Citizenship
Civics
Education--Curricula
Educational evaluation
High school students--Attitudes
High school students--Political activity
Legislators
Political science--Study and teaching
Public opinion polls
Teenagers--Attitudes
Youth--Political activity
AC1.S5
050
Citizens in Training. Garry Boulard. - State Legislatures, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 38, Family, 1522-3213; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: Citizens in Training, July/Aug. 2003; pp. 44+.
"Young people, according to a series of studies, don't generally care much about government, whether it's based in Washington, D.C., or any of the state capitals. They are not fascinated by the things that dominate a lawmaker's life, such as the process: negotiations, debates and how or why a bill eventually becomes law." (STATE LEGISLATURES) This article evaluates several programs that are "part of a national effort to reintroduce civic education to the nation's youth...in a way that both grabs and keeps their attention."
1522-3213;
Americans--Attitudes
Citizenship
Civics
Education--Curricula
Educational evaluation
High school students--Attitudes
High school students--Political activity
Legislators
Political science--Study and teaching
Public opinion polls
Teenagers--Attitudes
Youth--Political activity
AC1.S5
050