Civic Literacy, Volume 1

Unlock the transformative potential of English language arts to redefine civic education in K–12 classrooms and beyond with this innovative series. This collection highlights how literacy, critical skills, and a strong commitment to civic engagement can inspire new possibilities for building a more equitable and inclusive future. The chapters in this and subsequent volumes, written by community-engaged scholar-educators, share innovative stories and strategies of how literacy has been leveraged by youth, teachers, and community members to imagine and enact equitable social futures. 

In this volume, you’ll: 
Hear community-engaged scholar-educators share real-world stories of youth, teachers, and community members using literacy to shape equitable social futures. Receive practical, future-oriented civic literacy learning strategies currently transforming K–12 classrooms. Discover focused strategies to empower and elevate Black students in civic education. Access valuable guidance for integrating civic literacy into your English language arts curriculum. Unleash the potential of your classroom and community to imagine and create a brighter, more just future!