The best documented implementation stories come from those classes that participated in the initial study. In-depth student interviews have revealed the power of the City Works experience.

Many students attested to the transformational quality of their participation:

"You really do get involved and your interest increases."

"Basically, as long as you're not being read to out of the text book... because half the kids don't listen. But when you have to get involved , it's a different story."

"Simulations help you understand--I mean, it's fun but it helps you to understand the actual process."

"Before this, I didn't care about government"

In effect, the study confirmed all of the curricular-based recommendations of the Civic Mission of Schools report.