This is the moment to rebuild the nation’s civic strength. We need to invest in civic education. The CivxNow federal policy agenda stipulates that change at the local level, linked to commitment to equity, is the key lever for better civic education, and that the federal government can activate and support this change by using our eight recommendations to restore civic education for civic strength.
The path for ensuring youth are more prepared and engaged in civic life can be understood through the factors illustrated in the System Map which was created in partnership with Tufts University after a nearly year-long research process involving over 7,200 respondents.
The CivxNow Coalition unites the civic learning community in a nationwide movement to improve and strengthen state-level policies and practices in civic education. To strengthen the quality of K–12 civic education, the CivxNow Coalition urges state and local education policymakers to focus on the policy goals in our State Policy Menu.
A guide to the CivxNow Policy Menu of recommendations for advocates, educators, and policymakers.
Learn about the key findings from the CivxNow K-12 Civic Education System Map which was created in partnership with Tufts University after a nearly year-long research process involving over 7,200 respondents.
The importance of innovation and digital and interactive learning for teaching civics in a relevant and engaging way for 21st century learners.
A look at how Florida has led the way in reinvigorating and reinvesting in quality civic learning through the Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Civics Education Act or 2010.
A case study on how Illinois effectively implemented civic education legislation and support for educators, utilizes public-private funding, and the outcomes of the implementation and investments.
A look at how Chicago’s George Washington High School raised its achievement from an Illinois Priority School to a Level 1 ranking through an emphasis on civic learning across the school.
A conversation with Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor at the September 2017 Democracy at a Crossroads Summit regarding the importance of civic education.