“If you are an educator at any level who is interested in bringing civic action research or youth participatory action research around civic issues to your classroom, school, or district, this book is for you! Through exquisitely told stories that vividly illustrate how this research and action process works, Beth Rubin has crafted a book that combines concrete steps for implementation, practical wisdom and scholarship, and poignant examples of the power and urgency of the work. I urge you to read it and immediately share it with your colleagues.”
—Katherine Schultz, professor and dean emerita, University of Colorado Boulder
“Youth participatory action research can model and teach the skills and commitments needed for informed decision-making and action in a democratic society. Beth Rubin's fabulous new book meets a sizable need, providing both the conceptual grounding and the on-the-ground vision needed to realize the full potential of this powerful strategy.”
—Joseph Kahne, Dutton Presidential Chair for Education Policy and Politics, University of California, Riverside
“Rubin unambiguously centers the lives and experiences of linguistically and culturally diverse youth and thoughtfully guides us through this inspiring youth participatory action/civic action research work. Bursting with vivid and authentic examples, as well as clear models of implementation, this exemplar is a must-read for K–12 administrators, teachers, and teacher educators who recognize the power and imperative value of schools that actively engage and nurture citizens for our democracy.”
—Cinthia Salinas, Ruben E. Hinojosa Regents Professor in Education, The University of Texas at Austin, College of Education