The state of civic education and civic engagement in the United States has significant room for improvement...
Arts education and extracurricular activities such as sports, band, student council have long been an important aspect of a youth’s experience in the United States...
There are many organizations that youth participate in for volunteer work...
It is not as common for students to take a gap year for volunteer or service programs in the United States as it is in other countries...
During middle school and high school, youth are able to get involved with volunteering through local organizations...