Donna Paoletti Phillips, PhD
@drphillips.bsky.social
CEO at Center for Civic Education. All education is civic education. Teaching, curriculum, assessment, policy, research, inquiry, advocacy, k-12, higher ed, all the things. #allciviceducation
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All views my own
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All views my own
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"The Constitution requires us to all follow the rule of law. Public opinion and the demands of history ultimately will be the most important and most effective remedy" if the president defies court orders, @mawaldman.bsky.social told @npr.org's Morning Edition today.
What the courts can do if a president ignores their rulings
What can a court do if a president ignores its rulings? NPR's A Martínez asks Michael Waldman, a constitutional lawyer and the president of the Brennan Center for Justice.
www.npr.org
March 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
"The Constitution requires us to all follow the rule of law. Public opinion and the demands of history ultimately will be the most important and most effective remedy" if the president defies court orders, @mawaldman.bsky.social told @npr.org's Morning Edition today.
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#Inquiry is at the heart of civic education and the Center’s We the People questions have been part of decades of #civildiscourse in classrooms and hearing rooms across the nation. Let the conversations begin!
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for! 🤩 The questions for our annual We the People National Finals are up on our website.
We are so proud of all of our participants this year and can’t wait to see everyone in D.C. April 9-11!
➡️ civiced.org/pdfs/hearing...
#WTPFinals
We are so proud of all of our participants this year and can’t wait to see everyone in D.C. April 9-11!
➡️ civiced.org/pdfs/hearing...
#WTPFinals
January 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
#Inquiry is at the heart of civic education and the Center’s We the People questions have been part of decades of #civildiscourse in classrooms and hearing rooms across the nation. Let the conversations begin!
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“From my early days as a teacher participating in a We the People summer institute, I have seen the transformative power of #civiceducation through the Center’s programs.”
—Dr. Donna Phillips, President & CEO
Learn how to support here: civiced.org/email010225
#SupportCivicEducation #Democracy
—Dr. Donna Phillips, President & CEO
Learn how to support here: civiced.org/email010225
#SupportCivicEducation #Democracy
January 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
“From my early days as a teacher participating in a We the People summer institute, I have seen the transformative power of #civiceducation through the Center’s programs.”
—Dr. Donna Phillips, President & CEO
Learn how to support here: civiced.org/email010225
#SupportCivicEducation #Democracy
—Dr. Donna Phillips, President & CEO
Learn how to support here: civiced.org/email010225
#SupportCivicEducation #Democracy
As we continue into “We the People” season, I love seeing all the ways our teachers bring their communities in to strengthen the students’ constitutional learning. #Wethepeople #civiceducation #sschat @civiceducation.bsky.social @wethepeoplealumni.bsky.social
So thankful to @rwerenka.bsky.social and @sharihillsconditt.bsky.social as well as Katie & Jackie for joining my We the People team tonight and asking them the tough questions!!! #WTPFinals #welovecivics
January 2, 2025 at 12:13 AM
As we continue into “We the People” season, I love seeing all the ways our teachers bring their communities in to strengthen the students’ constitutional learning. #Wethepeople #civiceducation #sschat @civiceducation.bsky.social @wethepeoplealumni.bsky.social
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Happy New Year!
P.S. Here’s us last night below.
P.S. Here’s us last night below.
January 1, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Happy New Year!
P.S. Here’s us last night below.
P.S. Here’s us last night below.
Happy new year from Holiday Valley!
January 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Happy new year from Holiday Valley!
Rest in peace, President Carter.
After being elected president in 1976 and serving only one term, Jimmy Carter went on to have an extraordinary life that included a Nobel Peace Prize.
Threaded here is his story. wapo.st/49ZLa55
Threaded here is his story. wapo.st/49ZLa55
Jimmy Carter, 39th president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies at 100, his son says
The tenacious Southerner was turned out of office after one term. But he had a brilliant post-presidential career as a champion of health, peace and democracy.
wapo.st
December 29, 2024 at 10:02 PM
Rest in peace, President Carter.
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Look what students can do when they take an interest in their communities! 🤗 We celebrate this & continue to foster empathic, informed engagement in public policy through Project Citizen. CBS video ➡️ cbsn.ws/49KlIAq Project Citizen ➡️https://civiced.org/program-project-citizen #civics
December 19, 2024 at 6:48 PM
Look what students can do when they take an interest in their communities! 🤗 We celebrate this & continue to foster empathic, informed engagement in public policy through Project Citizen. CBS video ➡️ cbsn.ws/49KlIAq Project Citizen ➡️https://civiced.org/program-project-citizen #civics
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#Thankyou to our supporters and volunteers, especially our state coordinators and mentor teachers. May this holiday season bring you and your loved ones peace and joy. May 2025 continue to inspire us to bring #civiceducation and hope to all students.
December 20, 2024 at 10:38 PM
#Thankyou to our supporters and volunteers, especially our state coordinators and mentor teachers. May this holiday season bring you and your loved ones peace and joy. May 2025 continue to inspire us to bring #civiceducation and hope to all students.
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I loved talking civic seals, media literacy standards, and prioritizing civics in elementary. There are so many ways our states can support the civic education of their students. Give a listen to Hawaii’s latest efforts. @civiceducation.bsky.social
Lawmakers again introduce measures to boost civic education and media literacy
One proposal calls for schools to have programs to combat misinformation, disinformation and hate speech. Another would fund two full-time civic education teachers within the state Department of Educa...
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December 11, 2024 at 3:23 AM
I loved talking civic seals, media literacy standards, and prioritizing civics in elementary. There are so many ways our states can support the civic education of their students. Give a listen to Hawaii’s latest efforts. @civiceducation.bsky.social
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Check out how the DE Center for Civics Education supports educators with programs like the Democracy Project & Civics that Empowers All Students (CEAS) Summer Institutes. Thanks to our partners for their support and shout out to participants! www.udel.edu/udaily/2024/...
Civic education | UDaily
UD programs equip Delaware teachers with the knowledge and skills to foster informed, engaged citizens
www.udel.edu
December 10, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Check out how the DE Center for Civics Education supports educators with programs like the Democracy Project & Civics that Empowers All Students (CEAS) Summer Institutes. Thanks to our partners for their support and shout out to participants! www.udel.edu/udaily/2024/...
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NJ law will make it harder to ban books www.nj.com/politics/202...
N.J. just struck a blow against banning books
It's called the "Freedom to Read Act."
www.nj.com
December 9, 2024 at 8:42 PM
NJ law will make it harder to ban books www.nj.com/politics/202...
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If you missed the opportunity to give yesterday during #givingtuesday, it’s not too late! Your donation can still make a difference at civiced.kindful.com. #sustainingdemocracy
December 4, 2024 at 7:07 PM
If you missed the opportunity to give yesterday during #givingtuesday, it’s not too late! Your donation can still make a difference at civiced.kindful.com. #sustainingdemocracy
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There’s still a few more hours of #givingtuesday, when your support helps provide students with the knowledge and skills to value their participation in democracy and participate responsibly at civiced.kindful.com. #sustainingdemocracy
December 4, 2024 at 1:28 AM
There’s still a few more hours of #givingtuesday, when your support helps provide students with the knowledge and skills to value their participation in democracy and participate responsibly at civiced.kindful.com. #sustainingdemocracy
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Winners of the 2024 American Civic Education Teacher Awards: Lauren Hallgring of Neptune Middle School, Lem Wheeles of AJ Dimond High School, and Christian Pensiero of Veterans Elementary School. 🏅🏅🏅 They were honored Thursday at a Civics Renewal Network event #NCSS2024 civiced.org/aceta
November 23, 2024 at 11:33 PM
Winners of the 2024 American Civic Education Teacher Awards: Lauren Hallgring of Neptune Middle School, Lem Wheeles of AJ Dimond High School, and Christian Pensiero of Veterans Elementary School. 🏅🏅🏅 They were honored Thursday at a Civics Renewal Network event #NCSS2024 civiced.org/aceta
Let the SOCIAL studies begin!
First official @bsky.app @ncssnetwork.bsky.social #joeselfie w/ @scotteabbott.bsky.social & @drphillips.bsky.social
November 20, 2024 at 2:40 AM
Let the SOCIAL studies begin!
A great kick-off to a much needed week of listening and learning from our social studies peers across the country. #civiceducation
We're all set up at the CS4 Annual Meeting today!
November 20, 2024 at 1:30 AM
A great kick-off to a much needed week of listening and learning from our social studies peers across the country. #civiceducation
Great news! The Center for Civic Education, home of the nationally acclaimed We the People program and Project Citizen is on BlueSky! Give us a follow as we get things rolling! @civiceducation.bsky.social
#civiceducation #civics #WeThePeople
#civiceducation #civics #WeThePeople
November 19, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Great news! The Center for Civic Education, home of the nationally acclaimed We the People program and Project Citizen is on BlueSky! Give us a follow as we get things rolling! @civiceducation.bsky.social
#civiceducation #civics #WeThePeople
#civiceducation #civics #WeThePeople
Will I see you at @ncssnetwork.bsky.social this week? My team and I will be there. Hope to see you and can’t wait to immerse in all things civic education. civiced.org/ncss
National Council for the Social Studies: Annual Conference
civiced.org
November 19, 2024 at 11:38 AM
Will I see you at @ncssnetwork.bsky.social this week? My team and I will be there. Hope to see you and can’t wait to immerse in all things civic education. civiced.org/ncss
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A thought to start the week.
The root of assessment is ‘assidere’ (to sit beside). Students should have agency in their own assessment.
#EduSky #education
The root of assessment is ‘assidere’ (to sit beside). Students should have agency in their own assessment.
#EduSky #education
November 18, 2024 at 8:55 AM
A thought to start the week.
The root of assessment is ‘assidere’ (to sit beside). Students should have agency in their own assessment.
#EduSky #education
The root of assessment is ‘assidere’ (to sit beside). Students should have agency in their own assessment.
#EduSky #education
Now more than ever #medialiteracy is vital to an informed, engaged citizenry. Check out our free summer institutes, media literacy videos (super engaging!), and media literacy inquiry lessons from the Center for Civic Education.
civiced.org/project-comm...
Meet us at #NCSS to learn more too!
civiced.org/project-comm...
Meet us at #NCSS to learn more too!
Project Community: Media Literacy and Public Policy
civiced.org
November 18, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Now more than ever #medialiteracy is vital to an informed, engaged citizenry. Check out our free summer institutes, media literacy videos (super engaging!), and media literacy inquiry lessons from the Center for Civic Education.
civiced.org/project-comm...
Meet us at #NCSS to learn more too!
civiced.org/project-comm...
Meet us at #NCSS to learn more too!
Our research-backed national programs at work through our dedicated state partners like DE CCE!
Pleased to see this write up about the DE Center for Civics Education’s support for educators with programs like the Democracy Project & Civics that Empowers All Students Institutes. Thanks to our partners for their support and shout out to participants! www.udel.edu/udaily/2024/...
Civic education | UDaily
UD programs equip Delaware teachers with the knowledge and skills to foster informed, engaged citizens
www.udel.edu
November 17, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Our research-backed national programs at work through our dedicated state partners like DE CCE!
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“Envision an elementary-school social studies classroom where students build knowledge & understanding about a carefully planned sequence of related topics over a school year, stoking curiosity & confidence as they become experts in the content.” #sschat
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A History Lesson for the Future of Social Studies, Courtesy of the High-Quality Curriculum Movement - Knowledge Matters Campaign
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November 13, 2024 at 1:35 PM
“Envision an elementary-school social studies classroom where students build knowledge & understanding about a carefully planned sequence of related topics over a school year, stoking curiosity & confidence as they become experts in the content.” #sschat
knowledgematterscampaign.org/post/a-histo...
knowledgematterscampaign.org/post/a-histo...