Pledging Allegiance

What does it mean to be "patriotic" in the United States after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001? And how have the prevailing notions of patriotism-loudly trumpeted in American media-affected education in American schools? In this wide-ranging and spirited book, renowned educational leaders, classroom practitioners, as well political activists answer these questions with insights, opinions, and hard facts. Contributors focus on critical issues related to patriotism and democracy in education including the social studies curriculum, military recruitment in schools, and student dissent. They investigate the ways our schools have changed since 9/11 and examine the efforts of educators who refuse to toe the new "patriotic" line. This timely volume provide a provocative yet grounded exploration of how schools are mediating national patriotic sentiments.

Foreword	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xvii
Introduction	p. 1
Once Upon a Time When Patriotism Was What You Did	p. 13
No Black in the Union Jack: The Ambivalent Patriotism of Black Americans	p. 21
Educators in the War on Terrorism	p. 25
"Children Are the Living Message We Send to a Time We Will Not See"	p. 35
The Psychology of Patriotism	p. 39
Second Fiddle to Fear	p. 45
On Patriotism and the Yankees: Lessons Learned From Being a Fan	p. 49
Patriotism, Nationalism, and Our Jobs as Americans	p. 61
Another Way to Teach Politically Without P.C.: Teaching the Debate About Patriotism	p. 65
Pledging Allegiance	p. 71
Patriotism Is a Bad Idea at a Dangerous Time	p. 75
Patriotism Makes Kids Stupid	p. 87
Celebrating America	p. 91
Teaching Patriotism-with Conviction	p. 95
Hearts and Minds: Military Recruitment and the High School Battlefield	p. 99
Weapons of Fatal Seduction: Latinos and the Military	p. 109
A Small Space of Sanity	p. 113
Is Patriotism Good for Democracy?	p. 115
I Solemnly Swear	p. 127
Patriotism and Ideological Diversity in the Classroom	p. 131
Toeing the Line and the Law: First Amendment Rights in Schools	p. 139
"Patriotism, Eh?" The Canadian Version	p. 145
Patriot Acts: This Isn't the First Time	p. 153
Patriotism's Secret History	p. 165
Politics and Patriotism in Education	p. 171
Poetry and Patriotism	p. 189
Patriotism by the Numbers	p. 191
Resources for Educators	p. 195
Notes	p. 198
About the Editor and Contributors	p. 207
Index	p. 213
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