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The Dorothy Cotton Institute Citizenship Education Program

The Dorothy Cotton Institute Citizenship Education Program. Building Global Community for Human Rights Leadership. The Citizenship Education Program (CEP). “The best kept secret” of the Civil Rights Movement A critical component of the Movement’s overall organizing strategy

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The Dorothy Cotton Institute Citizenship Education Program

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  1. The Dorothy Cotton InstituteCitizenship Education Program Building Global Community for Human Rights Leadership Dorothy Cotton Institute 2011

  2. The Citizenship Education Program (CEP) • “The best kept secret” of the Civil Rights Movement • A critical component of the Movement’s overall organizing strategy • Played a foundational role helping disenfranchised people: • recognize their own capacity, intelligence and power • transform themselves from a stance of “victims” to full “citizens” Dorothy Cotton Institute 2011

  3. Our Theory of Change recognition that human rights are being denied Take Action, Leadership, & Inspire Others Learn about Civil & Human Rights inspired to action to secure rights for self and others learning that our rights are codified in treaties and laws Build Beloved Community Share Strategies & Mutual Support Join a Learning Community of Peers healing from oppression, regaining self-esteem & personal power connection with others who care about justice sharing "how things are" & "how things ought to be" Share Stories & Aspirations for Transformation Share Stories & Aspirations for Transformation Dorothy Cotton Institute 2011

  4. Levels of Transformation PERSONAL • Move from the role of “victim” to “agency” in one’s life INTERPERSONAL • Practice non-violence to build a Beloved Community, where all are treated with love, compassion and respect, and our humanity and dignity is affirmed. COMMUNAL Build our community’s capacity to work for social justice. INSTITUTIONAL • Take collective action to transform institutions, policies and laws. Dorothy Cotton Institute 2011

  5. Citizenship Education Program Outline • Build community and the moral case for change • See how the status quo is maintained • Understand that we have rights • Create a vision for change • Prepare for leadership & effective action • Offer ongoing support and movement building Dorothy Cotton Institute 2011

  6. CEP Core Educational Principles • Affirming human dignity and strengths • Learning in and through collective action • Living democracy in classrooms and programs Dorothy Cotton Institute 2011

  7. Ongoing Support from the DCI • Support school—community teams • Connect people & networks • Share learning, challenges & success • Share resources & strategies for engagement • Generate ideas for: • Building democratic classrooms & programs • Innovative school – community partnerships • Document: • Impact on students, teachers, parents, community, etc. • What is working best, how and why? • Buildknowledgebase • Build Leadership • Encourage movement-building Dorothy Cotton Institute 2011

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