National Standards for Civics and Government
These K - 12 standards specify what students should know and be able to do in the field of civics and government.

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Elements of Democracy
A resource that brings clarity to the fundamental terminology surrounding the theory and practice of democracy. For high school, college-level, and adult audiences.

Res Publica: An International Framework for Education in Democracy
This project is conducted as a part of Civitas: An International Civic Education Exchange Program administered by the Center for Civic Education. The project is supported by the United States Department of Education and conducted with the assistance of the United States Agency for International Development and its affiliated offices in nations throughout the world.

CIVITAS: A Framework for Civic Education
A comprehensive K - 12 model for civic education, CIVITAS sets forth in detail the civic knowledge, skills, dispositions, and commitments necessary for effective citizenship in the 21st century.

American Legacy: The U.S. Constitution and Other Essential Documents of American Democracy
A pocket-sized guide to the nation's primary documents.

Comparative Lessons for Democracy
A resource book for secondary school teachers with lessons that feature comparative analyses of emerging democracies in Central and Eastern Europe.

Public Policymaking in a Democratic Society
Provides an overview with basic information that will equip citizens to participate more effectively in the public policymaking process.

Education for Democracy: CALIFORNIA CIVIC EDUCATION SCOPE & SEQUENCE
A comprehensive multifaceted curriculum guide designed to aid school administrators, curriculum developers, and classroom teachers in integrating civic education in a systematic way. It shows how teaching civics can meet state and national standards, and provides lesson ideas and suggested resources for use by students and classes.

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