Democracy and Education

The topic of American democracy has often been front-page news during the last few years. Understanding the current state of democracy and the challenges the US is facing can help improve our ability to educate students and facilitate important discussions amongst colleagues. Harvard Education Press has published many titles that address the role that democracy plays in education, teaching, and learning. Find a selection of these books below, and use the strategies within them to bolster your teaching habits and leadership skills.

The Open System

Landon Mascareñaz, Doannie Tran

Presidents, Congress, and the Public Schools

Jack Jennings, Michael J. Feuer

Democracy and Reform in Public Schools

Saul Rubinstein, Charles Heckscher, John McCarthy

Hope and Healing

John Silvanus Wilson Jr.

Making Civics Count

David E. Campbell, Meira Levinson, Frederick M. Hess

Evidence, Politics, and Education Policy

Lorraine M. McDonnell, M. Stephen Weatherford