The Civic Index for Quality Public Education
- Posted by Bill Potapchuk
- 19 August 2008
- civic engagement, education, resources, Uncategorized
Many have lamented the loss of public support for public education. Indeed, Dave Matthews 1996 book, Is there a Public for Public Schools? tackled this question head on. Now, the Public Education Network, long a leader in promoting civic engagement in public education, has published The Civic Index for Quality Public Education. This tool:
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Helps communities define and measure their support of their public schools
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Helps communities identify what they are doing right and what they can do to improve their support for their public schools
- Offers strategies and other resources for communities to increase their support for their schools
I was particularly impressed with the resource section which offers ideas for how to increase support for public schools in your community. These materials, which are supported by a diverse array of education organizations, can be found at: www.civicindex4education.org.