Center for Civic Education
The Center for Civic Education administers the nationally acclaimed We the People and Project Citizen programs. We are dedicated to promoting an enlightened and responsible citizenry committed to democratic principles and actively engaged in democracy
- This weekend, the people shaping how America will be taught at 250 are in one room—and it isn’t by accident. We're in Philadelphia at @ConstitutionCtr for #Teaching250—working with national partners to develop #America250 civic education resources. Follow us for live photos.
- Every right you have was written with the assumption that someday, you might be outnumbered. Join tonight’s 60-Minute Civics webinar: Majority Rule vs. Minority Rights: Madison’s Warning Revisited to learn more. 🕖 7 PM EST 🎓 Register: www.civiced.org/professional...
- Majority rule is powerful. Minority rights are what keep it from becoming dangerous. Tomorrow night: 🧠 Madison’s warning 📜 The Bill of Rights ⚖️ Voting, speech, religion & LGBTQ+ rights Join this urgent #America250 webinar. 👉 Register now www.civiced.org/professional...
- East Brunswick HS hosted the inaugural Brodman Bowl—an internal We the People competition honoring legendary educator Alan Brodman. Students showcased deep constitutional knowledge, alumni returned as judges, and the community saw civic learning in action. #CivicEducation #WTPAlumni
- America didn’t write the Constitution to let 51% do whatever it wants. Madison warned that unchecked majorities could be the greatest threat to liberty. On Feb 5, join our #America250 webinar on how the Bill of Rights protects minority rights—& why it still matters. www.civiced.org/professional...
- Teach civic engagement where the Revolution unfolded. Revolutionary Roots: Teaching Civic Engagement at #America250 at @colonialwmsburg is now accepting applications. Deadline approaching, apply now! bit.ly/TISummer #CivicEducation #TeachCivics
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- We’re excited to share an opportunity from our partners at Colonial Williamsburg! Revolutionary Roots: Teaching Civic Engagement at #America250 - a fully funded summer Teacher Institute for educators exploring civic participation through the lens of the American Revolution. bit.ly/TISummer
- #America250 will bring parades and speeches. #Teaching250 is producing something rarer: classroom-ready #civiceducation grounded in constitutional inquiry. Learn more: civiced.org/educators-co...
- Dr. King challenged Americans to be more than spectators of democracy. At the Center for Civic Education, we honor his legacy by preparing students to participate thoughtfully in civic life. As we approach #America250, #civiceducation makes democracy possible.
- Before they can vote, these students are already answering constitutional questions under oath. 75 Montana students testified in simulated congressional hearings through We the People, a national program of the Center for Civic Education. #America250 www.ktvh.com/news/montana...
- 1776 wasn’t neutral—and teaching it that way has consequences. Tonight, we unpack how classrooms can tell the fuller story. A timely discussion on teaching the founding era with honesty, rigor, and civic purpose as America approaches 250. Join us live: civiced-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
- 1776 promised liberty. History reveals exclusions. Classrooms hold the responsibility to teach both. ⏰ Tomorrow night educators from across the country will come together to rethink how we teach the founding era as America approaches its 250th anniversary. #America250 Webinar
- "'Certainly in the last year, what's allowed to be taught or what is required to be taught in the classroom has gotten a lot more national and public attention,' said Donna Phillips, president of the Center for Civic Education, a non profit organization." www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
- Happy #America250 anniversary to Common Sense, Thomas Pain's pamphlet that sparked the spirit of 1776!
- How should 1776 be taught as America approaches its 250th anniversary? 📜 America 250 Webinar 60-Minute Civics: Reimagining 1776 for Today’s Classrooms 🗓 Jan 15, 2026 | ⏰ 7–8 pm ET 🔗 Register now: civiced-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #America250 #CivicEducation #TeachCivics
- Today. 1 hour. High stakes. 📚 60-Minute Civics: The Constitution as a Living Document—Progress or Departure? As #America250 nears, interpretation matters. #civiceducation #civics 🔗 Register: lnkd.in/eH3xEyuM
- As we reflect on our 60th anniversary last year, we’re sharing a few favorite moments from our archives—6 decades of civic learning, leadership, & global impact. And as we look ahead to 2026 and the semiquincentennial, we remain committed to advancing #civiceducation. #America250
- Join us for our first webinar of 2026! 🕰️ 60-Minute Civics: The Constitution as a Living Document—Progress or Departure? Acclaimed scholars will unpack originalism, constitutional change, & what today’s Supreme Court decisions mean for democracy—just as we mark America’s 250th.
- 🔗 Register today: www.civiced.org/professional...
- Thanks to everyone who supported the Center for Civic Education through annual giving. Your generosity affirms this work has always been powered by those who care about the future of self-government. And still planning to give? There’s still time. civiced.kindful.com
- 🎉2025 was a banner year—our 60th. Now we’re looking ahead with the nation's 250th. Stay fixed on the Center’s newsletter & website to catch things like:🎆The National Symposium on Civic Education Research 🎆5th edition We the People & more. www.civiced.org
- Happy New Year from your friends at the Center for Civic Education!
- New Year, New You! Make sure you grab some Center merch for 2026. www.bonfire.com/store/center...
- There’s still time to help students find the joy & meaning of civic education. As we close our 60th year, one constant remains: civic education is essential for our nation. Since 1965, 50+ million have engaged in our programs. ⏰ Please make a year-end gift before midnight.
- Happy Holidays from your friends at the Center for Civic Education!
- Confidence isn’t taught from a textbook, it’s built through experience. Project Citizen builds confidence, collaboration, and civic courage—thanks to supporters like you. #CivicEducation #ProjectCitizen #EducationThatEmpowers #EndOfYearGiving civiced.kindful.com
- Can 1 click make a difference? Yes. Middle schoolers with disabilities who participated in We the People showed more than 2X the civic learning gains as those who didn’t. Your gift helps students of all abilities find their voice. civiced.kindful.com
- Civic excellence starts locally. 🏆 Sheridan High School is Wyoming’s We the People State Winner ⭐ Cheyenne Central is Wyoming’s Wild Card Team These students mastered the Constitution. Next stop: the We the People National Finals this April. Democracy is in action & the competition is on.
- What helps students truly succeed in Project Citizen? A new article from the Civic Education Research Lab highlights civics teacher Lindsay Stepanek’s approach to Project Citizen. Read the secrets to her success: substack.com/inbox/post/1...
- More than 70% of students in our programs feel better prepared to strengthen their communities. Watch We the People alum Elizabeth Fakoya share how civic education changed her path. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjjD... Join us! 👉 civiced.kindful.com #CivicEducation #Democracy
- Happening TONIGHT! 📣 Join the Center for Civic Education for NCSS Resource Slam: Lesson Demos You Can Use—fast, fun, classroom-ready strategies from NCSS. 🗓 Dec 11 • ⏰ 7–8:30pm ET Don’t miss these energizing civics lesson demos! Register here: civiced.org/professional...
- Civic education isn’t optional—it’s essential. For 60 years, we've reached 50M+ students with the knowledge & skills needed for responsible participation in our democracy. Your year-end gift helps keep civic learning a priority. Support us here: civiced.kindful.com
- 📣 TODAY at 1:00pm ET — LIVE on Zoom! Hosted by the Partnership for the Future of Learning, this two-part series kicks off today with our own Aruna Patel. Register here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
- Curious how “patriotic education” could impact civics? Running a civic ed initiative? Join tomorrow's "Strengthening Democracy Through Civic Education" We’ll explore the history of civics ed & federal developments (incl. America 250). Register here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
- If you couldn't make it to the #NCSS2025 conference, but you don't want to miss out on all the incredible #CivicEducation resources, we've got you covered. Join us TOMORROW, Thursday, December 11, for a live webinar and Resource Slam at 7:00 p.m. ET. Sign-up at civiced.org/webinars
- While #NCSS2025 may be in the books, we're still thrilled with all that we experienced during those few days in Washington, D.C. #CivicEducation matters, and the many educators, students, and more who showed up proved just how impactful it can be.
- We couldn't agree more with 2025 American Civic Education Teacher Award winner, Rob Schulte! Civic education empowers students to achieve everything they dream of. #CivicEducation #ACETA #NCSS2025
- We're asking folks who stop by our Booth 341 in Civics Renewal Network Alley what the phrae "We the People" means to them. Here's some of their contributions. What does We the People mean to you? #NCSS2025 #WeThePeople
- Every year, the best way to begin the NCSS Conference is a celebration of the American Civic Education Teacher Award winners. 2025 was no different, as we presented the awards to Shae Parks, Phillip Wrigley, and Robert Schulte. Congratulations! #NCSS2025 #ACETA #CivicEducation
- The Center is excited to kick off the 2025 National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, and we're just as excited to be sharing space with our new publishing partner, Gibbs Smith Education. #NCSS2025 #GibbsSmith #Publishing #CivicEducation
- Thank you for an incredible #GivingTuesday. 💙 Your support helps bring high-quality civic education to students nationwide—giving them the knowledge and skills to strengthen a free and fair republic. We’re grateful for your partnership today and every day. #GivingTuesday
- For “ourselves and our posterity.” Give back on #GivingTuesday 👉 civiced.kindful.com #CivicEducation #Democracy #GivingTuesday2025
- Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday—and civic education needs you. Your Giving Tuesday gift ensures every student gains the civic knowledge, skills & confidence to strengthen our democracy For “ourselves and our posterity,” consider making a gift: 👉 civiced.kindful.com #CivicEducation #Democracy
- ⚡This Cyber Monday, grab merch, save 10% with code HOLIDAY10, and support civic education today! 👉 www.bonfire.com/store/center... #CyberMonday#CivicEducation #CenterforCiviceducation #SupportDemocracy
- Happy Thanksgiving from the Center for Civic Education!
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- The NCSS Annual Conference is almost here! 📦🚚We’re gearing up and loading out for one of our biggest weeks of the year. Catch the Center for Civic Education in the exhibition hall + at our sessions: 👉 civiced.org/ncss #NCSS #Civics #CivicEd
- Last call! 🚨 Free webinar on patriotism, dissent & civic identity tomorrow. 🗓 Nov 20 | 7 pm ET Register → bit.ly/what-does-patriotism-look-like #CivicEd #Civics #CivicEducation #CivicEngagement #TeachCivics
