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Democracy in Action: Experiential Civics Learning in Afterschool Advocacy Days

March 1, 2006 | Public Programs
Annual trips to the state capital to advocate for afterschool funding not only allow young people to participate in the democratic process but also foster youth development by focusing on educational goals.

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  • Susan Blank
    Author
  • Lucy Friedman
    Author
    The After-School Corporation (TASC)
  • Kathleen Carlson
    Author
    The After-School Corporation (TASC)
  • Citation

    Publication Name: Afterschool Matters
    Volume: 5
    Page Number: 23
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: Education and learning science | History/policy/law
    Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Youth/Teen (up to 17) | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Afterschool Programs

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