If ‘Change’ Is the Answer, What Is the Question?

April 23, 2008

(Education Week, March 18, 2008) In the article, "If ‘Change' is the Answer, What is the Question?" Professor Carl Glickman suggests that quality civic education can help reverse recent trends of declining civic engagement and political participation among American youth.

 

Discussion Questions: 
  • What is the purpose of civic education?
  • Who is responsible for providing civic education?
  • What should be part of civic education programs that seek to inspire young people to participate in the political process?