Civic Learning Award: Los Altos High School
Our teachers strive to create both responsible and knowledgeable individuals in their school experience, and we are very proud that our efforts have been so successful," stated Los Altos principal Wynne Satterwhite, pictured standing with Judge Brian Walsh." data-h3title="" data-photocredit="" />
Muckraking" project is part of the U.S. History class at Los Altos. Students are assigned roles as modern investigative journalists covering a local problem. After their investigation, students recommend practical solutions to the problem. " data-h3title="" data-photocredit="" />
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Los Altos High School
Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District
County of: Santa Clara
Civic Learning Award of: Merit
School Website
Highlight: Students complete a Muckraking Project as part of their US History course.
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Civic Learning Description
Students in the College Prep US History are required to team up with other classmates and become modern day muckrakers, by investigating a current problem causing damage or harm to a sector and identifying ways to get involved. In addition, following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, students and staff developed a long term relationship with Haitian youth to provide relief, address poverty and build democracy in Haiti. Last year, students and teachers also launched "History Week – The Pursuit of Rights," a speakers series for the whole study body examining local and global issues.Research-Based Civic Education Practices
This school demonstrates the following research-based best practices in civic education. For more information on research-based best practices, visit the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools website.- Provide instruction in government, history, law and democracy, and avoid teaching only rote facts about dry procedures.
- Discuss current local, national and international issues and events in the classroom, particularly those that young people view as important to their lives.
- Offer extracurricular activities that provide opportunities for young people to get involved in their schools or communities.
- Encourage student participation in school governance.
Contact Information
Wynne Satterwhite201 Almond Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 960-8813