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Re-Forging Democracy In Schools Through The History Of American Social Movements, Jonathan Privado
Re-Forging Democracy In Schools Through The History Of American Social Movements, Jonathan Privado
West Chester University Master’s Theses
Democratic virtue and spirit are severely lacking in the traditional school setting. With so many threats to the planet, the nation, and democracy as a whole, direct action, and active civic engagement are more important than ever. The traditional social studies and history curriculums of schools, both sanitized and passive, often claim to prepare students for citizenry, but are actually ill preparing students for the challenge and the necessity of genuine civic engagement. In particular, one of the most egregious offenders within the domain of the social studies is the traditional American history curriculum. In most cases, as this study …