Civic Engagement: Civics Knowledge


Civic engagement programs were effective in improving civics knowledge and participants’ attitudes toward others.  For example, participants in Across Ages showed an increased knowledge of and a more positive attitude toward older people.  Similarly, participants in both Across Ages and the Quantum Opportunities Program had higher rates of positive attitudes toward the future than youth in the control group.

 

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