ERIC Number: ED540010
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Jan
Pages: 10
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Counting on Character: National Heritage Academies and Civic Education. AEI Program on American Citizenship. Policy Brief 5
Jacobs, Joanne
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
This policy brief is the second in a series of in-depth case studies exploring how top-performing charter schools have incorporated civic learning in their school curriculum and school culture. This brief focuses on National Heritage Academies, a for-profit charter management company that runs 74 schools in Michigan and eight other states. NHA schools focus intensely on building strong foundations in the four core subjects--English language arts, math, science, and social studies--while also teaching electives like art, music, physical education, and technology. They are traditional in their approach to teaching, but adopt some student-centered teaching ideas. (Contains 22 notes.)
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Citizenship Education, Values Education, Ethical Instruction, School Culture, Core Curriculum, College Preparation, Patriotism, Democracy, Student Behavior, Daily Living Skills, Case Studies
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Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education; Elementary Secondary Education; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Identifiers - Location: Michigan
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