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The aim is to highlight the importance of comprehensive civic education for youth.

June 3, 2026Open Access

Educating as if Democracy Depends on It

Key Points

The aim is to highlight the importance of comprehensive civic education for youth.
Analyzed current civic education practices
Proposed an integrated approach beyond single courses
Emphasized the need for ongoing civic education throughout schooling
Suggested that effective governance relies on active youth participation in democracy

Abstract

Preparing young people to participate and govern means moving beyond entrusting civic learning to a single course in high school or an elective on campus.

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Catherine E. Lhamon (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1fc6cddee9eb8c0dce7b1b https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.48558/pbx1-ec56

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