By Erica Hodgin, Samia Alkam, Yvette Conde, and Joseph Kahne

California has taken important steps to reclaim the democratic purpose of the state’s public schools. However, further progress is needed to ensure all students in California have access to high-quality democratic education and to meet the continuing challenges of today.

By Erica Hodgin and Leah Bueso

At a time of great concern about the health of our democracy, California has taken a significant step to recognize the importance of civic and democratic education.

By Joseph Kahne and John Rogers

In a webinar hosted by the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies and the UC Riverside School of Education, Joseph Kahne and John Rogers lead a conversation with school leaders and nationally recognized journalists about the political conflicts confronting schools and the larger implications for learning and democracy.