ENACTing Change : A Handbook for Teaching Advocacy and Civic Engagement

Explains the ENACT model of student civic engagement, empowers instructors to implement it, and shows them how to assess its impact. ENACT: The Educational Network for Active Civic Transformation aims to teach college students about democracy through engagement with the state legislative process.Built on the values of knowledge, cooperation, justice, and integrity, ENACT is a national, intercollegiate nonpartisan network.The program empowers students to be active participants in democratic processes by connecting with policymakers and community organizations, conducting research and analysis, and informing public policy with evidence and expertise. ENACTing Change introduces teachers to the philosophy and practice of the ENACT model-which includes workshops, courses, an online network, as well as pilot projects and other initiatives-while providing detailed guidance on how to incorporate the model into their courses, regardless of discipline or educational settings.The book offers inst