by Jack Jennings | Sep 4, 2018 | civics education
If dentistry was considered a “dirty” profession, would we be surprised that people who became dentists were not of the highest quality? Think for a moment about your opinion of politics and of politicians. https://t.co/W5xhxmBRr8 https://t.co/aeiCCBSmCy...
by Jack Jennings | Sep 4, 2018 | civics education
When I was young, my parents bought a house in a neighborhood that German and Swedish Protestants were leaving because they did not want to live with Irish, Polish, Italian and other Catholics. Despite that feeling, we all survived, prospered, and even married those...
by Jack Jennings | Jul 11, 2017 | civics education, politics
Yesterday, as usual, we talked now and again about President Trump and politics. As much as we try to avoid the topic, it sharply intrudes into our daily lives. We voted against Trump, and are upset about the direction that the country is taking. Living in Washington,...
by Jack Jennings | May 31, 2017 | advocating, civics education, politics
The country is so politically divided that people increasingly are not tolerant of different views or respectful of others. This is not simply a lack of good manners. It is a blow to a democratic society. After a half century’s involvement in Washington policy-making,...
by Jack Jennings | May 5, 2013 | academic standards, accountability, civics education, federal education policy
“To prepare all citizens to become responsible members of a democratic society” “To develop socialization and citizenship skills in children” “Preparing students for responsible, productive citizenship and imbuing them with values common...
