With a backdrop of intense change directly impacting the field of civic learning, and more likely on its way, the third annual national Civic Learning Week assumes even greater importance. Throughout the week of March 10–14, we will elevate a shared vision and make a resounding affirmative case for the importance of civic learning in preparing our citizenry for informed self-governance. As public trust in institutions and one another wanes, civics stands as the bedrock of our constitutional democracy and the key ingredient to restore the ties that bind us as Americans.Join the Civic Learning Week celebration by:
- Bringing attention to the importance of civic education as a nationwide priority. Use our educator toolkit and/or organization/influencer toolkit to help bring Civic Learning Week to your community.
- Thanking educators who embody the best of civic learning. Use this resource template to show support for a “civic learning allstar,” affirming teachers preparing the next generation for their civic roles.
- Sharing the importance of civics on social media and/or what civics means to you on the Civic Learning Week platform.
Nearly 250 years ago, the framers of the Declaration of Independence signed their names to an unknown national, much less personal, fate. The sustenance of this experiment in self-governance speaks to their timeless wisdom and to generations of Americans committed to the lofty ideals of “liberty and justice for all.”
Will we answer the call for the rising generation of Americans? Now, more than ever, we must make the case for stronger local, state, and national investments in civics. National Civic Learning Week is our moment to thank frontline educators, emphasize local programs, and highlight positive stories of civic learning’s generational impact. Join us in this urgent cause as we mobilize strong public support for comprehensive K–12 civic education.
- The American Revolution and Civic Learning: A Conversation with Filmmaker Ken Burns, PBS LearningMedia, and iCivics
- Wednesday, March 12
- Join award-winning filmmakers Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein on March 12 at 7:00 p.m. ET for a special conversation on the upcoming documentary series, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Burns and Botstein will discuss with teachers how film and video can bring fresh insight to our founding story and how civic learning can come alive for students in the classroom. Register today!
- Featured Conversation with Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States
- Friday, March 14
- Students will join Justice Sotomayor in a discussion about civic education on March 14 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Register today!