What kind of citizen? Educating our children for the common good, second edition

At a time when democracy is increasingly under attack around the world, there has never been a more important time to talk about civic education and the fundamental democratic goals of schools. What Kind of Citizen? asks readers to imagine the society they'd like to live in, and then shows how schools can make that vision a reality. 

This updated edition responds to the many challenges that have arisen since the book was first published, such as a global pandemic, social justice protests, a rise in autocratic rulers, anti-awakening laws, and much more. Westheimer updates his now-classic text with innovative analyses of current policies, including in Florida, Texas and Arizona, standardized testing, bans on teaching race and racism, and a new section on teacher training. There are many ways to teach children and young adults to engage critically with their world, but instead, teachers are forced to prepare tests for a narrow set of academic subjects. This book shows readers how schools can get back on track by creating more engaging and democratic learning.