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Preparing for Democracy: How Community-Based Organizations Build Civic Engagement among Urban Youth
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- Author(s): Shiller, Jessica T.
- Language:
English
- Source:
Urban Education. Jan 2013 48(1):69-91.
- Publication Date:
2013
- Document Type:
Journal Articles
Reports - Research
- Additional Information
- Availability:
SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail:
[email protected]; Web site: http://sagepub.com
- Peer Reviewed:
Y
- Source:
23
- Subject Terms:
- Subject Terms:
- Subject Terms:
- Accession Number:
10.1177/0042085912436761
- ISSN:
0042-0859
- Abstract:
The National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) shows a civic knowledge gap similar to the achievement gap, showing urban youth struggling in particular. However, research has shown that urban youth can be civically engaged when they are involved in projects or organizing intended to improve community conditions, not simply absorbing civic knowledge. This article shares findings from case studies of two Bronx-based community organizations that have successful models of civic engagement with urban youth. The findings reveal the practices that the adults use in the organizations to get urban youth civically engaged and to develop a "civic identity". (Contains 2 tables and 4 notes.)
- Abstract:
As Provided
- Number of References:
37
- Publication Date:
2013
- Accession Number:
EJ995709
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