MAY 22, 2007

WHEREAS, we recognize that civic, character and service learning are essential to the well-being of our representative democracy and should be a central purpose of K-16 education; and

WHEREAS, we understand that civility, respect for the rights and viewpoints of others, and civic responsibility are vital in our representative democracy; be it therefore

RESOLVED, that we will help instill in K-16 students the desire to become engaged citizens endowed with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and confidence to participate fully in democratic life.

*Adopted by the Utah Coalition for Civic, Character and Service Learning

• Administrative Office of the Courts
• American Dream Foundation
• College of Education at the University of Utah
• First Amendment Center
• Utah 3 Rs Project
• Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah
• League of Women Voters
• Learning for Life
• Boy Scouts of America
• National Center for Community of Caring
• National Energy Foundation
• Office of the Lieutenant Governor
• Salt Lake Center for Engaging Community
• United States District Court for the District of Utah
• Utah Campus Compact
• Utah Court of Appeals
• Utah Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge
• Utah Law-Related Education Project
• Utah League of Cities and Towns
• Utah School Boards Association
• Utah State Bar
• Utah State Board of Education
• Members of the Utah State Legislature
• Utah's Legislators Back to School Program
• Office of the State Superintendent
• Utah State Office of Education
• Utah Supreme Court
• Individuals Who Support the Utah Coalition for Civic, Character and Service Learning