Awakening Democracy through Public Work: Pedagogies of Empowerment

In the face of authoritarian, divisive trends and multiplying crises, when politics—as—usual is stymied, Awakening Democracy through Public Work shows it is possible to build foundations for a democratic awakening grounded in deep American traditions of a citizen—centered commonwealth.

Awakening Democracy through Public Work begins with the story of Public Achievement, a youth civic education and empowerment initiative with roots in the civil rights movement. It describes Public Achievement'...