WATCH: Teaching Students Common Democratic Values in a Divided America

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In the aftermath of a deeply divided election, how can we play a role in bridging differences and fostering a shared sense of identity among young Americans?

Join The 74 and the Progressive Policy Institute for a special conversation about the ways in which community service programs and school curriculum and practices can help strengthen social cohesion among students of different backgrounds. “Teaching Common Democratic Values in a Divided America” will stream Wednesday at 2 p.m.

Joining moderator Tressa Pankovits from PPI will be American Exchange Project Co-Founder and CEO David McCullough III, Maryland Secretary of Service and Civic Innovation Paul Monteiro, American Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow Robert Pondiscio and Richard Kahlenberg, director of PPI’s American Identity Project. 

Sign up for the Zoom right here or tune in to this page at 2 p.m. ET to stream the event.

Explore more civics education topics from The 74: 

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• Opinion: Teachers in All Subjects Must Help Prepare the Next Generation of Voters

• 5 Lessons From Civics in How to Achieve Agreement Across the Political Divide

• There is Agreement on Civics Education — If You Know Where to Look

• How Texas Lawmakers Gutted Civics

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