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Youth Guide to Action - free and downloadable from TakingITGlobal
Posted March 26th, 2008 by carrieannNow in its third version, TakingITGlobal’s free, downloadable guide to action (in English and French) helps readers explore issues they care about, and suggests ways they can take action and involve others in making a positive difference! The Guide to Action is also being distributed to over 2,000 schools across Canada in September 2004.
Note that TakingITGlobal also provides Toolkits for Action in the areas of HIV/AIDS, global warming and more.
TakingITGlobal
Posted March 26th, 2008 by carrieann
TakingITGlobal.org is an online community that connects youth to find inspiration, access information, get involved, and take action in their local and global communities. It’s the world’s most popular online community for young people interested in making a difference, with hundreds of thousands of unique visitors each month.
TIG’s highly interactive website provides a platform for expression, connection to opportunities, and support for action. Join now and connect with thousands of other young people around the world!
Bowling Alone: the Collapse and Revival of American Community
Did you know that every ten minutes of commuting reduces all forms of social capital by 10%? In a groundbreaking book, Putnam shows how we have become increasingly disconnected from family, friends, neighbors, and our democratic structures— and how we may reconnect.
Small is Beautiful: Relationships are Central to Program for Young Offenders
Posted January 23rd, 2008 by carrieannSince closing its large juvenile training schools 20 years ago, Missouri has become a model for the nation in juvenile corrections. The small scale and therapeutic, family-oriented atmosphere distinguish Missouri’s juvenile facilities from the training schools common throughout most of America.
shifts in society
The world has undergone massive and rapid social change in the past century, and the pace and scope of change is only increasing. Canadian schools – along with families and communities – must work to respond to fundamental social shifts that have transformed the nature of our society.
Is falling voter turnout linked to diminished civics education?
Posted January 14th, 2008 by carrieannRecent analyses suggest that the drop in voter participation is largely the result of precipitously low election day turnout among young voters. Why? Are young Canadians too cynical? Busy with other forms of political expression? One answer that does find some support is that young people are less engaged in and knowledgeable of current political issues.
(Source: Canadian Council on Learning)
Addressing the rural-urban gap in education
Posted January 14th, 2008 by carrieannStudents in rural Canada are falling behind their urban counterparts. These adverse educational outcomes limit the range of employment options available to rural youth and reduce the talent pool available within rural economies. What can be done?
(Source: Canadian Council on Learning)
Learning Cities: Optimizing Economic and Social Well-being through Lifelong Learning for All
Posted January 14th, 2008 by carrieannCanadian cities—now home to 80% of Canada’s citizens—offer economic, educational and cultural opportunities, but also face problems related to equity, maintenance of social cohesion, and civic engagement. Pioneered in Europe and Australia, the creation of “Learning Cities” recognizes that optimal social and financial well-being occurs under conditions that favour lifelong learning for all.
(Source: Canadian Council on Learning)
Canada slow to overcome limits for disabled learners
Posted January 14th, 2008 by carrieannFor Canadians with disabilities, learning opportunities are often limited, depriving them of further opportunities and curtailing their potential contributions. Canada and Canadians would benefit from ensuring that Canadians with disabilities have richer opportunities to learn and to make contributions.
(Source: Canadian Council on Learning )
Report: Citizenship Education in Canada
Posted January 10th, 2008 by carrieannThis piece contains information on the history, trends, questions, programs and initiatives, issues and future directions of citizenship education, in addition to providing an extensive list of references.
(Source: Canadian Education Association)
