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| Appropriations Request | |
| Posted: April 3, 2009 | |
Education for Democracy Act Programs |
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| Amount Requested: $35 million |
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| The Education for Democracy Act programs teach students about the fundamental values and principles of American constitutional democracy and promote students' participation in the political life of their communities and the nation. Through the We the People program, every congressional district receives free sets of specialized textbooks for their schools at the upper elementary, middle and high school levels. Teachers benefit from professional development seminars and institutes to improve their content knowledge and teaching methods. The School Violence Prevention Demonstration Program (SVPDP) provides valuable staff training to improve civic responsibility and promote positive attitudes. These programs are used throughout Rhode Island, and I joined several of my colleagues from other states to support funding for this nationwide project. |
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| Recipient's address: Center for Civic Education, 5145 Douglas Fir Road, Calabasas, CA 91302
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