Educating for Democracy in the Digital Age (Grades: 6-12) — 9/13/14

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Channel: Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute · 2014 · Education

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Educating for Democracy in the Digital Age
Grades: 6-12:

Social media is transforming the ways that democracy is practiced – especially for youth.  Drawing on a national study of youth civic and political engagement, this presentation examines the opportunities and risks these changes create.  It also highlights ways that educators can respond – highlighting findings and insights from a district-wide initiative in Oakland that is now in its third year.

Ellen Middaugh, Ph.D.
Senior Researcher 
Civic Engagement Research Group, Mills College

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