Keith Heggart is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at the University of Wollongong. His research focuses on civics and citizenship education, with particular interests in democratic participation, active citizenship, media and digital literacy, misinformation, and the social purposes of schooling. He examines how schools, teachers and education systems can prepare young people to participate critically, thoughtfully and effectively in democratic life. His work also explores the intersections between citizenship, digital technologies and social change. Keith has published widely in civics and citizenship education and works with schools, governments, community organisations and researchers to strengthen democratic education in Australia.