This book explores the factors of school policy socialization (curriculum, extracurricular activities, textbooks, educators, pedagogical atmosphere and relationships, teaching goals/methods/assessment, student communities, cultural events, visits, field trips, newspapers, websites, etc.) in order to understand how these factors affect the formation of students' political personality and behavior.

The importance of family and the broader society is highlighted: local government, mass media and communication, the internet, peer groups, art, new technologies, etc.

The democratic society aims at a democratic school and the democratic political socialization of students with democratic sensitivity and skills, respect for human rights and for "disadvantaged" groups.

The quantitative research reveals, through the "voices" of fifth and sixth grade students in elementary school, their views regarding the importance of school factors in shaping their pre-political identity.

In conclusion: local government, community, educators, parents, and students, understanding the significance of democracy in schools, build democratic relationships among themselves, so that students can live and learn "within" democracy and human rights. The path to democracy and a democratic school is difficult and evolves through the strenuous efforts of individuals and groups (government, family, school, inspired individuals) with the ultimate goal of direct democracy.