Spring 2000, Vol. 8, No. 1
Fostering Civic Responsibility

This issue of Service-Learning Network identifies the skills that students need to become responsible citizens in a democracy. By examining a broad array of competencies and skills put forth by prominent organizations in the field, Network creates a definition of civic responsibility, provides a list of competencies that best support civic awareness, and offers a series of Program Profiles that support the connection between community service, learning outcomes, and civic education.

Marshall Croddy, Director of Program and Materials Development at Constitutional Rights Foundation, describes CityWorks, a new curriculum for teaching local government through research and service learning. FYI lists resources of interest to educators and others working with youth.