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!Kevin B. Harrington Award for Excellence in Democracy EducationArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/13/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2161121611Kevin B. Harrington Award is given in recognition of outstanding work in promoting understanding and appreciation of the principles and practices of representative democracy.
!Civics Education Overview PageBill Summaries/ Databases10/9/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1539115391Civics Education Overview page
The American Democracy GameMultimedia5/15/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2473924739This new online game is designed for middle school students.
Trust Trends 2012Reports3/13/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2445624456A web report highlighting the accomplishments of NCSL's Trust for Representative Democracy.
National Civics Report CardArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/8/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2312823128All states require social studies credits for high school graduation, but a 2010 evaluation of youths’ civic knowledge and skills indicates only 25 percent of those tested scored “proficient” or “advanced.”
Trust Trends 2011Reports1/12/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2203322033Web report highlighting the accomplishments of NCSL's Trust for Representative Democracy.
Pinky SpotsMultimedia11/15/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2170821708Short animated videos called "Pinky Spots" about compromise, special interests, etc.
[RDA Seminar] Hamilton Speech at Professional Development Seminar for EducatorsMeetings11/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2168121681Hon. Lee Hamilton speaks at the Representative Democracy in America's Professional Development Leadership Training Seminar
[Grades 4-8] Am I Missing Something? Lesson Plans OverviewLesson Plans8/18/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2092120921Overview of the "Am I Missing Something?" Lesson Plans on American Democracy.
[Grades 4-8] Am I Missing Something? VoiceLesson Plans8/17/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2106421064Am I Missing Something? Voice lesson plan and video.
[Grades 4-8] Am I Missing Something? VoteLesson Plans8/12/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2102021020Am I Missing Something? Vote lesson plan and video.
[Grades 4-8] Am I Missing Something? Ice CreamLesson Plans8/10/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2096620966Am I Missing Something? Ice Cream lesson plan and video.
[Grades 4-8] Am I Missing Something? CompromiseLesson Plans8/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2095720957Am I Missing Something? Compromise lesson plan and video.
[Grades 4-8] Am I Missing Something? Special Interest GroupsLesson Plans8/3/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2092320923Am I Missing Something? Special Interest Groups lesson plan and video.
Tenth Anniversary: Trust for Representative DemocracyMultimedia6/4/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2093620936Information and video about the Trust for Representative Democracy's Tenth Anniversary
Trust Trends May 2010Reports5/4/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2026520265May 2010 report highlighting accomplishments of NCSL's Trust for Representative Democracy
Public Service AnnouncementsMultimedia9/28/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1866018660Six public service announcements about representative democracy.
[High School] Fundamentals of Representative DemocracyLesson Plans7/15/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1537515375Fundamentals of Representative Democracy - Lessons for High School Civics, Government & U.S. History Classes
The Civic Mission of Schools, Executive SummaryBooks5/6/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1727017270Executive Summary of publication entitled The Civic Mission of Schools
Trust for Representative Democracy: Civic Education quotesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/20/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1538615386
The Case for Representative Democracy, Executive SummaryBooks3/20/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1538915389
Trust for Representative Democracy: Opinion Poll QuestionnaireReports9/17/2003 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1538515385
State Capitols and Civic Education: A SurveyReports5/7/2003 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1539515395States responses from a survey about how state capitols or legislative buildings are used to promote civic education.
NCSL Publication: The Case for Representative Democracy - order Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/2/2001 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1539215392
The Case for Representative DemocracyBooks2/10/2001 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1763217632This publication will serve as a useful tool for all citizens who wish to engage in American democracy to gain a broader perspective on the legislative process, politics and representation.
[Legislatures and Citizens] Public Participation and Confidence in the LegislatureReports12/12/1997 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1767017670This paper addresses ways that legislatures can increase citizen involvement and public confidence in the institution.
[Legislatures and Citizens] Communication Between Representatives and Their ConstituentsReports12/1/1997 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1766817668NCSL Desk Studies by Karl T. Kurtz. This paper deals with three core functions of legislatures: (1) Linking citizens to government, (2) legitimizing government actions and (3) making decisions.
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