Looking for the latest research, trends, and studies in civic learning and engagement? MCCE recommends:

Civic Engagement Research Group at Mills College
www.civicsurvey.org

The Civic Engagement Research Group (CERG), conducts quantitative and qualitative research focused on understanding: the nature of youth civic engagement; the impact of civic learning opportunities and digital media participation on young people's civic capacities and commitments; and the quantity, quality, and equality of civic opportunities and outcomes in public schools and other contexts. Go to http://www.civicsurvey.org/CERG_Publications.html for a complete list of Reports and Publications which includes the three below.

Kahne J. and Middaugh, E. (2008) Democracy for some: The civic opportunity gap in high school CIRCLE Working Paper 59.

Kahne, J. and Middaugh, E. (2008) High Quality Civic Education: What is It and Who Gets It? Social Education.

Kahne, J. and Westheimer, J. (2003). Teaching Democracy: What Schools Need to Do. Phi Delta Kappan.

The Center on Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, CIRCLE
www.civicyouth.org

CIRCLE conducts research on the civic and political engagement of young Americans. Research topics include Community Participation, Youth Demographics, Youth Voting/Political Participation, K-12 Civic Education, Civic Knowledge, Concepts of Citizenship, Service Learning, Youth Attitudes and Beliefs. Site includes Fact Sheets, Working Papers, and Special Reports.

Facts sheets for K-12 Civic Education Include:

9/11 Now in Textbooks and Standards;

U.S. Civics Instruction: Content and Teaching Strategies;
August 2007

Themes Emphasized in Social Studies and Civics Classes
February 2004