Democracy Schools
The Illinois Democracy Schools Initiative supports a growing network of high schools that are committed to bringing civic learning experiences to their students.
Overview
A healthy democracy–one that truly thrives, not just survives—depends on the informed and active participation of all citizens. Although civic learning experiences have nearly vanished from many of our schools, the Illinois Democracy Schools Initiative supports a growing network of high schools that are committed to reversing this trend.
List of Democracy Schools
Explore the growing network of Illinois high schools that are dedicated to expanding and improving civic learning experiences across the curriculum.
Elements of Democracy Schools
To sustain a school-wide commitment to civic learning, research identifies learning experiences and elements of organizational culture that need to be in place.
What does it mean to be an Illinois Democracy School?
We recently updated our IDS framework using feedback from our network members as well as input from our research practice partners at the Center for Information and Research and Clivic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE). Read this brief blog to learn more.