Oct 2025: Civic Consequences of AI and Experiential Learning Research

NEWSLETTERS
OCTOBER 2025

News From the Front Lines of Civic Education

New Report Highlights Civic Consequences of AI

In partnership with the EDSAFE AI Alliance, CivxNow is excited to release an urgent new report, States of the Union: Rebuilding American Civics for a Digital Republic. 

While many reports focus on the economic effects of AI, this document emphasizes its civic consequences, specifically how it will influence citizens’ relationships with one another and with core American values like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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Civic Holidays Spotlight

We are grateful to CivxNow members New Voters, Blue Star Families, and the Lincoln Presidential Foundation for leading celebrations around three upcoming civic holidays: Election Day; Veterans Day; and Thanksgiving.
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Research Roundup: Experiential Civic Learning for American Democracy

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This month, the Task Force on the Value of Experiential Civic Learning—composed of several CivxNow partners—produced Experiential Civic Learning for American Democracy: A Portrait of the Field.

The report found that experiential learning and a focus on core civic knowledge are critical pillars of a comprehensive civic education. It defines experiential civic learning and identifies its goals, teaching practices, and barriers to participation and implementation.

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On the Road

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Civic Readiness for All

Civic Readiness for All took place on Oct. 15 at the Ohio Statehouse. The event featured a panel moderated by Shawn Healy and included Mya Baker, alongside other key stakeholders, all working to strengthen K–12 civic education in the Buckeye State.

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Democracy Schools

Illinois Democracy Schools held a daylong civic learning convening on Sept. 23. The event, moderated by Shawn Healy, featured an opening panel of state superintendents from Hawaii, Illinois, and Wisconsin, alongside delegations from other states who are working to launch or scale civics recognition programs for schools.

In the News

It was a big month for civics:

New Members

CivxNow continues to grow, now officially standing at more than 400 member organizations! The latest additions are: We remain deeply appreciative of member efforts and all that we accomplish together. Our goal is to aggregate and activate large networks of support to expand and re-imagine civic education as a force for civic strength. To our members, thank you for your partnership. If your organization is interested in joining CivxNow or in learning more, please contact us at CivxNow@icivics.org.

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