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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
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Help us honor outstanding We the People alumni making a difference in civic life, public service, or community leadership.

🏅 2026 Alumni Awards:
🔹 Young Alumni (18–34)
🔹 Cincinnatus Award (35+)

🗓️ Due Nov. 30

🔗 Nominate or share: civiced.org/alumni-awards

#WTPAlumni
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November 14, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Who defines patriotism?

Join us for a free webinar with Harvard’s Danielle Allen and ASU’s Paul Carrese on how patriotism, protest & dissent shape our civic identity.

🗓 Thu Nov 20 | ⏰ 7 pm ET

Register → bit.ly/what-does-patriotism-look-like

#Civics #CivicEd
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November 12, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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🌎 Civic education on a global stage!

Delegates from the State Department's #IVLP visited Hug HS in Reno to see We the People in action, thanks to the NV Center for Civic Engagement.

Students & alumni showed how civic learning can build knowledge, skills & habits. That’s the power of We the People!
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November 10, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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The Center for Civic Education empowered 3,856 educators just last year—including 607 who attended We the People & Project Citizen institutes.

That equals tens of thousands of students learning the principles & practice of democracy 💪

Learn more ➡️ civiced.org

#CivicEd #Impact #Civics
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November 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Who decides what patriotism looks like? 🤔 Level up your understanding of reflective patriotism with our free webinar on Thursday, Nov 20. ✅ bit.ly/what-does-patrio​​tism-look-like Cosponsored by ASU’s Center for American Civics & Harvard’s Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation. 🇺#Civicsvics
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November 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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🗳️ It’s a great day when you can put the principles of #democracy into practice!

See if there’s an #election near you & find your polling place: nass.org/can-I-vote

Find lessons on our special #voting & elections page 👉 civiced.org/voting-and-elections

Happy #ElectionDay!

#CivicEd
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November 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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👻 The only thing scarier than ghosts this Halloween?

Not knowing the Constitution! #Boo

Find some shockingly good civic education resources at the link below ↓

🎃 linktr.ee/centerforciviceducation

#HappyHalloween #CivicEducation
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October 31, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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A yearlong study of the #Constitution in 5th grade?

Howard County, Maryland, students learn #civics and #literacy through inquiry, debate & simulated congressional hearings.

That’s the power of the We the People program. 👉 bit.ly/4o9W1zK

#CivicEducation #Civics
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October 30, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Empowering educators, strengthening democracy. 💪

14 Mississippi teachers launched their We the People journey this month at a statewide teacher workshop—hosted by ICARE Citizenship and supported by our James Madison Legacy Project.

Read more ➡️ bit.ly/miss-teachers

#CivicEd
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October 29, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Election Day is next Tuesday! 🗳️

Engage your students in exploring democracy with our voting and elections resources—featuring inquiry-based lessons on voting rights, the peaceful transition of power, and more.

👉 civiced.org/voting-and-elections

#CivicEducation #CivicEd #Civics #Vote
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October 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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📅 On this day in 1787, Alexander Hamilton published Federalist 1, urging Americans to ratify the #Constitution. That’s why Oct 27 is #NationalCivicsDay.

Honor that vision today by championing civic education for all:

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October 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Module 3 of the Elevating Unheard Perspectives toolkit is here!

🔍 This lesson invites students to explore the rich cultural history of rural and Indigenous communities—and grapple with how communities have fought to preserve their traditions.

➡️ civiced.org/elevating-un...

#CivicEducation
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October 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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👏 Congrats to Marcie Taylor Thoma, our Maryland state coordinator, for receiving an Annie Award from the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County for her work in the Historic Arts! A well-deserved honor for her contributions to civic and historical understanding in Maryland.

#CivicEducation #Civics
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October 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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📣 Teachers: Don’t miss this!

Join us TONIGHT for a free webinar on using rubrics to deepen experiential civic learning in classrooms. Featuring real classroom + competition insights

🗓️ Oct 21 | 7–8 p.m. ET

🔗 Register now: bit.ly/assessing-ex...

#CivicEducation #CivicEd #sschat
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October 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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📢 New from the Center for Civic Education: Module 2 of the Elevating Unheard Perspectives toolkit is here!

🔍 Land & Water Rights

Middle school students explore how U.S. policies like annexation and eminent domain have affected rural + Indigenous communities.

➡️ civiced.org/eup

#Civics
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October 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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📢 Calling all civic educators!

Join us Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. ET for a free webinar:
“Assessing Experiential Learning: Using Rubrics to Support Students and Teachers.”

Learn to maximize experiential civic learning with We the People & Project Citizen.

🔗 bit.ly/assessing-ex...
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October 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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#CivicEducation is more vital than ever—and harder to teach. As challenges mount, we are working with others, like @icivics.bsky.social, to help teachers meet the moment and advance civic education for every student, everywhere.

👉 nyti.ms/434TcHH
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October 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Happy #DAFDay! 🌟

Donor Advised Funds make it easy to support causes that matter.

If you have a DAF, you can recommend a grant to the Center for Civic Education (Tax ID #95-3546790) and help strengthen civic learning across the nation.

Contact development@civiced.org to share your giving plans! 💙
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October 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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#ICYMI A new toolkit for middle school #CivicEd is here!
3 modules:
▪️ Inalienable Rights
▪️ Land & Water Rights
▪️ Cultural Preservation

🔍 Focus on Module 1: Students examine if rights were upheld or denied to rural and Indigenous communities.

➡️ civiced.org/eup

#CivicEducation #Civics
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October 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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The #CivicEd October newsletter is here!

🔍 Research: We the People boosts skills for multilingual learners

🗓️ National civics symposium coming March 2026

🏆 Alumni award nominations open

📖 Free new lessons + more!

Read: mailchi.mp/ece89403da7b...

✉️ Subscribe: www.civiced.org/subscribe
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October 2, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Tonight! ➡️ How can a republic endure as it grows? Join us for a free America 250 webinar, “60-Minute Civics: From Montesquieu to Madison”

📅 Oct 2, 2025 | 7 pm ET 📅

🌟Featuring Dr. Lester S. Brooks.

Register: civiced.org/professional...

#Civics #ProfessionalLearning
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October 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Thank you to everyone who supported our campaign! Students are gaining the skills and confidence to actively participate in democracy because of YOU.

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#CivicEducation #WeThePeople
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October 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Give students the tools to bridge divides and live democracy. Your gift today makes a generational impact. #CivicEducation #ActiveCitizenship

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September 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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How can a republic endure as it grows? Join us for a free America 250 webinar, “60-Minute Civics: From Montesquieu to Madison”

📅 Oct 2, 2025 | 7 pm ET 📅

🌟 Featuring #Constitution scholar Dr. Lester S. Brooks.

Register: civiced.org/professional...

#CivicEd #Civics #ProfessionalLearning
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September 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Join us at the We the People: National Symposium on Civic Education Research!

📍 Washington, D.C. | 🗓️ March 6-7, 2026

Explore research, hear classroom stories, & collaborate on policy.

For K–16 educators, researchers, & policy leaders.

🔗 civiced.org/we-the-peopl...

#CivicEd
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September 23, 2025 at 7:33 PM