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Education For Democracy: A Statement Signed By Over 100 Distinguished Leaders by Albert Shanker Institute - 2008In recognition of the vital role our public schools play in the preparation
of citizens and the creation of a common civic culture, a broad
cross-section of prominent Americans from various fields—education,
government, public policy, labor, business, civil and human rights—
came together in 1987 to issue Education for Democracy: A Statement of
Principles. The purpose of this call was to offer perspective and encouragement
to teachers and schools as they sought to instill in our youngsters
a deep attachment to democratic values and institutions. The
document was widely read and well-received. View Full Text in PDF Format| This article originally appeared as NSSE Yearbook Vol 107, No. 2. |
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- Albert Shanker Institute
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This report is a product of the Education for Democracy Project of the Albert Shanker
Institute. The principal author of the document is Elizabeth McPike, former editor of
American Educator. The complete list of signatories can be found at http://www.aft.org/
pubs-reports/American_educator/fall2003/Democracy.pdf. Excerpts from this report are
reprinted with permission of the Albert Shanker Institute.
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