Experienced Leadership:
CA Democracy School Civic Learning Initiative
Democracy School Documentary.movIn this video, you will learn about the vision for CA Democracy Schools from the start and see some of the originally leaders in the program, including AUHSD Nabil Slim and our very own Billie Joe Wright.
CA Democracy Schools Documentary
Billie Joe Wright was part of the CA Democracy Schools Initiative from the beginning when the Los Angeles County Office of Education received the grant from the S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation.
The California Democracy School Project, funded by the S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation, was designed to institutionalize civic learning in high schools to prepare ALL students for college, career, and citizenship in the 21st century. The project strengthens existing initiatives including the Common Core State Standards, the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards, Partnership for 21st Century Learning, and the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools.
AUHSD leads
"AUHSD leads the state with 10 California Democracy Schools
which promote student voice and civic engagement throughout the district."
https://www.auhsd.us/District/Department/14175-Superintendent-s-Office