Full Description
This book presents six different charter schools that explicitly embrace a compelling civic mission and that foster an excellent academic environment. This volume makes the case that the rediscovery of the civic mission of schooling is not at odds with the broader education reform movement. These charter schools all have widely different approaches to teaching and fostering civic-mindedness, but each charter system links good behavior, character formation, and the practical aspects of citizenship with classroom performance.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction-Rick Hess & Daniel Lautzenheiser
Chapter 1: Charter Schools as Nation Builders: Democracy Prep-Daniel Lautzenheiser
& Andrew Kelly
Chapter 2: Counting on Character: National Heritage Academies Creating Capital Citizens: - Joanne Jacobs
Chapter 3: César Chávez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy and Civic Education-Richard Lee Colvin
Chapter 4: In Service of Citizenship: YES Prep Public Schools-Robert Maranto
Chapter 5: Making Americans: UNO Charter Schools-David Feith
Chapter 6: Being Part of a People: Ridgeview Charter Schools-William Gonch
Conclusion-Robin Lake & Cheryl Miller
About the Authors
About the Editors
Index
