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California Democracy School Civic Learning Initiative

 

The California Democracy School Project, originally funded by the S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation, is designed to institutionalize civic learning in high schools to prepare ALL students for college, career, and citizenship in the 21st century. The project strengthens existing initiatives including the Common Core State Standards, the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards, Partnership for 21st Century Learning, and the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools. It can also assist schools in preparing students to earn the State Seal of Civic Engagement.

For more information, please contact Michelle M. Herczog, Ed.D., Coordinator III,
at (562) 922-6908 or at Herczog_Michelle@lacoe.edu

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California Democracy School TrainingCalifornia Democracy School Training
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State Seal of Civic Engagement Recorded WebinarState Seal of Civic Engagement Recorded Webinar
(Access Passcode: %fY30@.u) This webinar led by Sarah Smith at the CA Dept. of Education and Michelle Herczog at LACOE presents information about the adopted criteria, student eligibility, process for applying for the Seal and resources to support implementation at your school. ...Read more

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The criteria for the State Seal of Civic Engagement has been approved by the California State Board of Education. Information and updates can be found here....Read more

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Schools across California that have institutionalized high quality civic learning across one grade level may qualify to be recognized as a California Democracy School. Learn more in the Application Packet....Read more

STUDENT VOICES: The Power of DemocracySTUDENT VOICES: The Power of Democracy
Student Voices: The Power of Democracy Civic Learning Summit held on May 1, 2017 featured presentations and resources from students, schools, the business community, and judicial officers, all committed to preparing ALL students for civic life in the 21st century. ...Read more

Ted McConnell, Keynote Address at Student Voices Civic Learning SummitTed McConnell, Keynote Address at Student Voices Civic Learning Summit
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2016 California Democracy School Showcase Event2016 California Democracy School Showcase Event
The video of this event features the civic learning work and awards to our 12 California Democracy Schools at a special showcase event held on April 30, 2016 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library....Read more

2015 California Democracy School Showcase Event2015 California Democracy School Showcase Event
This video of the event features the civic learning work of the twelve schools of our California Democracy School Civic Learning Initiative. The event was held on May 2, 2015 at the Richard Nixon Birthplace and Presidential Library....Read more

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