Civic Learning Week 2026: Believe in Bottom-Up Civic Renewal

Louise Dubé, iCivics, and Danielle Allen, Democratic Knowledge Project

Civic Learning Week (CLW) lit up the nation with a powerful message: civic renewal has taken root in classrooms and local communities. Against a backdrop of continued challenges related to polarization and falling faith in institutions, civic educators, civic leaders, and students all over the country shared messages of recommitment

March 27, 2026

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The Need for Multiple Perspectives in Civics

Emma Rial

In mid-November, when I was in first grade, my mother visited my classroom to share knowledge on Indigenous people, and specifically, our Narragansett tribe. As one of the few Native students in school, my mom’s presentation was essential for adding Indigenous voices to the curriculum. Aside from this experience, Native

April 14, 2022

14 Reasons Why Teaching Civics is Important Right Now

Teaching civics prepares students to be informed and engaged members of society. Students who experience high-quality civic education are more likely to complete college and develop employable skills (including communications and public speaking skills), vote and discuss policy issues at home, and volunteer and work on community issues. However, prioritizing

February 14, 2022

We Owe Our Deepest Appreciation to Our Nation’s Civics and History Teachers

As we approach the end of the 2020-2021 school year, we owe our nation’s civics and history teachers our deepest gratitude. This has undoubtedly been one of the most challenging school years in recent memory for all teachers, but amid cascading social and political crises, it has been particularly challenging