CIRCLE Working Paper 59: Democracy for Some–The Civic Opportunity Gap in High School
by Joseph Kahne and Ellen Middaugh
February 2008
In our study of high school civic opportunities, we found that a student’s race and academic track, and a school’s average socioeconomic status (SES) determines the availability of the school-based civic learning opportunities that promote voting and broader forms of civic engagement. High school students attending higher SES schools, those who are college-bound, and white students get more of these opportunities than low-income students, those not heading to college, and students of color.
June 27th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Great Article. Thanks for sharing.
June 27th, 2010 at 11:33 pm
Unfortunately it’s just the way it is. It would be nice if all student’s/teens/kids can be offered the same kind of opportunities.
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June 28th, 2010 at 4:14 am
It is very hard to define the right curriculum for the students, they have to learn more and more with every coming year to keep pace with the rapidly changing world.
June 28th, 2010 at 6:10 am
In school, we don’t just get a lesson in theory but we also get a lesson of how to knowing someone around us.
June 28th, 2010 at 11:29 am
These articles is right. Low-income student need to work hard for their success, in other way, high-income students already have many opportunities in their lives. It happens anywhere in the world.
June 28th, 2010 at 11:36 am
Great Article. Recommended
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June 29th, 2010 at 2:36 am
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June 29th, 2010 at 6:12 am
This matter of contention is really unacceptable.Developing opportunities for civic engagement of various kinds is very substantial.I would say that commitment of students in service activities that are associated with educational program can increase student learning, motivation toward school and opportunities for students to probe progress.
June 29th, 2010 at 6:13 am
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June 29th, 2010 at 6:26 am
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June 29th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Educational Institution should should provide equal opportunities for all students (without exception) to develop leadership skills, a sense of belonging, and civic responsibility through involvement in the community and see if it works.
June 29th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
The biggest hurdle is expense and its unfortunate that many colour families or those with a low wage coming into the house just cant afford to stay at school and get a higher education.
June 29th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
It´s sad to see people being denied an education for low funds
June 29th, 2010 at 11:53 pm
Education in my country is the result of corrupt governments and unscrupulous people.
I see American schools, and I can not help but feel sorry for my poor country.
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June 29th, 2010 at 11:55 pm
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June 30th, 2010 at 6:29 am
These articles is right. Low-income student need to work hard for their success, in other way, high-income students already have many opportunities in their lives. It happens anywhere in the world.
June 30th, 2010 at 11:13 am
Good post about Democracy for Some–The Civic Opportunity Gap.
June 30th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
In our study of high school civic opportunities, we found that a student’s race and academic track, and a school’s average socioeconomic status (SES) determines the availability of the school-based civic learning opportunities that promote voting and broader forms of civic engagement good info.
June 30th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
The opportunities are limited to those who choose to be limited. I wish people would stop making excuses and take responsibility for their own misfortunes.
July 1st, 2010 at 1:02 pm
I think it comes as no surprise in today’s society.
July 2nd, 2010 at 1:22 pm
In our study of high school civic opportunities, we find that the student’s race and academic track, and school average socioeconomic status (SES) determines the availability of school civic learning opportunities that promote voting and more extensive forms of civic participation Well, well I think this is good.
September 23rd, 2010 at 3:48 pm
So has anything been done about this then, or has the situation changed since the study was done? It’s crazy in this day and age that a person’s color, track record and economic status determine if they have access to civic learning opportunities.. crazy..
October 29th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
how can this kind of mentality get votes these days?
November 1st, 2010 at 11:40 pm
Very true. The low income students are forced to work harder but rich students have many opportunities. This very good post about the democracy. The educational institution should provide equal opportunities.
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December 3rd, 2010 at 3:07 pm
We have to be careful when attempting to equalize opportunity and realize that we can’t always equalize results.
December 10th, 2010 at 9:23 am
These articles is right. Low-income student need to work hard for their success, in other way, high-income students already have many opportunities in their lives. It happens anywhere in the world.
December 13th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
Why is this study necessary? It is obvious that socioeconomics affect school-based civic learning opportunities that promote voting
December 15th, 2010 at 6:03 am
While it is true that low income students have to face a lot of hardships due to their socioeconomic background, this should not be used as an excuse for lower high school or university performance. They need to realize the fact that even high income background kids have to work for academic excellence.
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:21 am
I do think this is a useful study. However I would agree with the second comment here about the use of the phrase “students of color”. Does this mean those with flair and vivacity? 😉
January 26th, 2011 at 2:37 am
Empowering high school students is definitely very important. These sorts of inequalities are quite disappointing at best. It’s unfortunate and a shame we’ve not progressed more over all the time our society has existed.
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:38 pm
I have to disagree. The color of the skin does not determine opportunities. It is not a direct relation. Maybe economic factors that a certain race of group share contributes to it, but not just skin color.
February 17th, 2011 at 11:06 am
If you go to other countries, you will quickly find how much of an opportunity we have here in the states. Yes, low income students may have more difficulty, but the opportunity is there.
February 20th, 2011 at 7:32 pm
I don’t agree….it used to be that white students had all the opportunity, when will this country move on and see that blacks have made just as many strides in education and hello (politics) as whites…
March 4th, 2011 at 9:12 am
I don’t agree….it used to be that white students had all the opportunity, when will this country move on and see that blacks have made just as many strides in education and hello (politics) as whites…
April 26th, 2011 at 3:08 am
I have to disagree. The color of the skin does not determine opportunities. It is not a direct relation. Maybe economic factors that a certain race of group share contributes to it, but not just skin color.
April 29th, 2011 at 7:34 am
The problem is we can’t get the success stories out on the White or Black students who have been here.
May 22nd, 2011 at 4:19 pm
If you go to other countries, you will quickly find how much of an opportunity we have here in the states. Yes, low income students may have more difficulty, but the opportunity is there.
July 23rd, 2011 at 9:17 am
The biggest hurdle is expense and its unfortunate that many colour families or those with a low wage coming into the house just cant afford to stay at school and get a higher education.
July 17th, 2012 at 5:49 am
The biggest hurdle is expense and its unfortunate that many colour families or those with a low wage coming into the house just cant afford to stay at school and get a higher education.