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Civic Learning Policy Recommendations: Recommendations for Postsecondary Institutions

Guardian of Democracy

September 15, 2011

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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONS

!Require all students, regardless of major, take at least one engaging civic learning course.

!Strengthen teacher preparation by including all of the proven practices in this report, and ensure that every prospective civic learning/social studies teacher has competencies in the use of each practice.

!Ensure that all graduates of each school of education possess civic knowledge and skills.

!Help K–12 schools in their areas develop and implement civic learning programs through partnerships with K–12 schools and by encouraging postsecondary students to volunteer as “civics mentors,” especially in disadvantaged K–12 schools.

!Provide work-study credits for civic learning or community service activities.

!Encourage meaningful student participation in school governance to build student civic competencies. This can occur through organizations such as student senates, student-led courts, and campus-wide referenda on major issues of concern to students.

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