This book demonstrates what schools can do to enhance student participation and engagement. It shows educators how to:
- create opportunities for students to practice democracy and civic responsibility.
- develop a "school for each kid"
- get students to care Examples include
- Community service
- Peer Helpers
- Peer Mediators
- Student-directed programs and events
- Student feedback to teachers
- Student-led conferences
- Students on interviewing committees
- Students on the School Board
- Student publications
- Student speakers
. . . and more
Also highlighted in this book are the exciting and enriching activities of First Amendment Schools.