For Democracy's Future: Education Reclaims Our Civic Mission (Part 2)

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, other senior Obama Administration officials and civic education, government, business and philanthropy leaders gather to discuss the importance of civic learning and engagement in democracy for the 21st century. The event marks the release of "A Crucible Moment: College Learning and Democracy's Future," a new report to the Department of Education from leading civic scholars and practitioners, as well as the Department's own report, "Advancing Civic Learning and Engagement in Democracy: A Road Map and Call to Action." The event will also highlight the new American Commonwealth Partnership, which aims to bring together thousands of universities, colleges, community colleges, schools and other civic partners to promote civic education, civic mission and civic identity throughout all of education in the United States. January 10, 2011.

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[meltdown53]

how about teaching the Constitution...EVERYONE seems to forget this...

[dragonmaster610]

bumblebee dukes

[RonnocGaming]

Love to know one of my videos has more views then one of the white houses videos. 26 subscribers to 170,000 subscribers.

[Solarfactor]

I agree. He's such a great orator and his policies are the best. He's a great Republican president. What's your favourite policy of Obama's?

[CassExCarnivore]

2nd! :D

[8repeels8]

Democracy will die if the percentage of a population actively engaged in civic responsibilities falls below a threshold. What is that threshold?