What is the role of civic education in the future of democracy in America?

1:30 - 2:45 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2017
PSU Ballroom East

A bright spot of last year’s presidential race was the excitement generated by our millennial generation for the candidacy of Bernie Sanders. Many pundits applauded the enthusiasm of this segment of the population that historically has not been enthralled with politics. If the educational community chose to cultivate this groundswell of political activism by young people, a resurgence of grassroots democracy, a welcome “shot in the arm” to our political system, might result. What can schools do differently, or better, to encourage young people to engage in government and promote their vision of life, liberty and pursuit of happiness?

Presenters

Chief Executive Officer JD Crouch II

JD Crouch II

Chief Executive Officer
United Service Organizations

Educator and author Joan Della Valle

Joan Della Valle

Educator and author

Mayor Tri Ta

Tri Ta

Mayor
Westminster, California

Vice President of Education Ahmad Ward

Ahmad Ward

Vice President of Education
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute