Formal instruction in government, history, law and democracy.  The report specifically urges dynamic and interactive teaching methods rather than “teaching by rote,” since drier methods may alienate students from politics.

Guided discussion of current local, national, and international issues and events.  The report urges discussion of issues students find personally relevant, conducted in a way that encourages multiple points of view. 

Active learning experiences where students perform community service and/or service-learning. The report urges giving students a role in choosing and designing volunteer activities; articulating explicit civic outcomes; linking service to curricular study; and providing opportunities and vehicles for critical reflection.  These recommendations are in keeping with “best practice” principles in service-learning.

Co-curricular activities to foster engagement with schools and communities.
The report does not specify favored co-curricular activities.  Rather, it acknowledges that learning takes place within and beyond school walls, and it encourages extracurricular efforts to strengthen young peoples’ involvement in an array of social and civic institutions.

Student participation in school governance. The report urges students to take an active role in classroom and school governance matters as a means for practicing civic participation skills.  However, the report does not specify the scope and parameters of student involvement.

Student participation in simulations of democratic processes. The report argues that engaging students in simulations of voting, trials, legislative deliberation, and diplomacy can lead to heightened political knowledge and interest.