Debate 31
June - July 09
Video
A debate on BBC News about Citizenship in schools.
Research and Articles
Citizenship lessons 'nationalistic and politically skewed' (The Times)
Kids' oath to serve the Queen (The Sun)
Computer games drive social ties (BBC)
Read the Youth Citizenship Commission's research for yourself
Joseph Rowntree Foundation says boredome shouldn't be confused with apathy
The National Foundation for Educational Research's report on Citizenship Education
House of Commons report on Citizenship Education
Organisations
www.nya.org.uk - National Youth Agency
www.crae.org.uk - Children’s Rights Alliance for England
www.byc.org.uk - British Youth Council
www.studentvoice.co.uk - English Secondary Students’ Association
www.nbyf.org - National Black Youth Forum
www.ukyouthparliament.org.uk - UK Youth Parliament
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/DG_10016203 - Politics and government services for young people
www.dopolitics.org.uk - Politics toolbox for young people from the Electoral Commission
http://catch21.co.uk - An internet TV channel run by young people to inform others about politics
www.youthinformation.com - Information toolkit for young people
www.globalgateway.org – European citizenship resource
www.youthnet.org - Supporting young people to participate in society and achieve their ambition.s