Schools not inspiring students to participate in civic life, Stanford scholar says

A new report argues for an overhaul in civics education, saying students aren’t being taught how to become engaged in society.

By Marguerite Rigoglioso

Full Story: http://news.stanford.edu/news/2013/november/civics-education-report-112613.html

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Bozeman’s Emily Dickinson School focuses on service learning

At Emily Dickinson School, fifth-graders are planning a fitness trail around the school as a service project that will benefit their community and give students experience solving real-world problems.

Read more at: http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/education/article_2721df20-56f9-11e3-a401-0019bb2963f4.html