Publications
Social Studies Education Research for Sustainable Democratic Societies: Addressing Persistent Civic Challenges
by Brett L. M. Levy, Joseph Kahne, Christopher L. Busey, Alexander Cuenca, Ronald W. Evans, Anne-Lise Halvorsen, Li-Ching Ho, Mark T. Kissling, Jane C. Lo, Paula McAvoy and Sarah McGrew
Social studies education and research can and must play a central role in sustaining democratic societies. As we commemorate the 50th anniversary of this vital journal that aims to strengthen social studies education, democratic societies face numerous serious challenges.
Rethinking Digital Citizenship: Learning About Media, Literacy, and Race in Turbulent Times
by Antero Godina Garcia, Sarah McGrew, Nicole Mirra, Brendesha Tynes, and Joseph Kahne
The practice of politics is changing in the digital age. Indeed, whether one considers mainstream electoral politics or major social movements, the central role of social media and of the digital revolution more generally is clear.
Leading for Democracy: A Vital Agenda for Public School Principals
by John Rogers & Joseph Kahne
In recent decades, preparing students for college and the workplace has garnered more and more attention, often at the expense of civic preparation. Only about one in three high school principals in a national survey we conducted in 2018 cited “promoting informed participation in civic and community life” as one of their school’s top three goals.