What constitutes a just war? How does race matter in America? Are the interests of corporations the same as those of the public when it comes to the environment or public health? Middle and high school history, literature, and science classes abound with important moral, social, and political questions. But under pressure to cover required materials and out of fear of raising controversy, teachers often avoid classroom discussions of questions of profound importance to students and to society. This book investigates how schools can responsibly take an active role in moral education while...

Students learn not just from their classes but from their school's routines and rituals, especially about matters of character, the authors claim in this groundbreaking book. They maintain that to raise teens that can make wise decisions, we need to create schools that consistently demonstrate a belief in students.