Center for Civic Education

Big news—there’s a documentary featuring We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution students premiering on PBS on Oct. 8!  🎉 Watch CITIZEN NATION, the riveting story of  We the People students as they prepare for the We the People National Finals, a nationwide academic competition on the #Constitution. 📜 Follow along each Tuesday at 9 pm ET and immerse yourself in the drama of competition. Watch students from across the nation grow in their knowledge, strengthen as team members, and discover what they are capable of. This uplifting series is the perfect complement to the presidential election—you’ll learn that despite partisan politics, the future is in good hands. 🥹 Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g9fPAcAm #civics

Do you know a fantastic We the People alum who deserves the spotlight? Are you a We the People alum who serves your community and the common good? We want to get to know you! For the past few months, the Center for Civic Education has been spotlighting some amazing alumni. We want to get to know you all more! If you or someone you know deserves to be recognized for their achievements during or after participating in the We the People program, fill out the form below or send it directly to them! Upon selection, the spotlighted alum will be highlighted in our newsletter and social media. Link to submit: https://lnkd.in/gdmX336u

We’re still buzzing with excitement from the premiere of CITIZEN NATION on Tuesday! Earlier this week, Real Clear Education published an article about the docuseries. “By highlighting the dedication, grace and civic-mindedness of these remarkable educators, Citizen Nation offers a subtle commentary on the recent attacks on history and civics teachers and the need for more programs like We the People that engage students in meaningful discussions about our democracy.” We hope that every person who watches this documentary will gain a better understanding of the importance of civic education. To read the full article, go to this link: https://lnkd.in/gcSRXVna If you missed Episode 1, you can watch it here: https://lnkd.in/g8ka9iMR. Don’t forget to tune in on Tuesday for the next installment! #citizennation #civiceducation #civics

What is digital citizenship? To boil it down to a simple concept, digital citizenship is safely navigating the digital world, ensuring that everyone’s rights are respected and that we fulfill our responsibilities. In today’s world, digital citizenship is more important than ever. How can we and our students tell the difference between reliable information and misinformation on social media? The Center for Civic Education’s 60-Second Civics podcast holds the answers to these questions and more through an eight-episode series that is perfect for Digital Citizenship Week, October 14–18. Go to the webpage below to get started! Teachers can play a video for the class and ask students to answer the Daily Civics Quiz. It’s a great warmup activity. Digital Citizenship Playlist: https://lnkd.in/gV7Mgyuj  #civics #civiceducation #digitalcitizenship #DigitalCitizenshipWeek

Are you interested in learning more about how to support community colleges' civic education? Check out our October 17 webinar, “Community Colleges, Civic Education, and Engagement.” Join Center for Civic Education President and CEO Dr. Donna Phillips for a national online conversation about community colleges and civics. Findings from a newly released report by the Annenberg Public Policy Center and the American Association of Colleges and Universities will be discussed. Discover what your peers reported in the community college civic survey, learn about current Civics Renewal Network and community college partnerships funded through the Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics, and connect with colleagues to envision future civic-based collaborations and community outreach and engagement projects. Register for free here: https://lnkd.in/g4k_Szws #civics #civiceducation #professionaldevelopment

Applications for the 2025 Young People’s Continental Congress (YPCC) are now open. This program, presented by National History Day and Carpenter's Hall will bring student-teacher teams from across the U.S. to study history and civics in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from July 13–19, 2025. Head to the link in our bio to learn more and apply now! Applications are due by Friday, November 1. nhd.org/programs  #YPCC2025

This week on CITIZEN NATION, we saw that Mario does not attend school consistently, but is very engaged in his We the People class. He loves to learn, but he hates the education system. However, his teacher is very invested in each and every one of her students. We also saw that several of the Nevada team members are first-generation Americans. No matter what background students come from or obstacles they face, We the People encourages all students to learn about how the American government works and how they can be active citizens to create change. What else was memorable to you about Episode 1? If you missed last night’s episode, you can watch it on YouTube here: https://lnkd.in/g8ka9iMR #civiceducation #citizennation #civics

The wait is finally over! CITIZEN NATION airs tonight at 9 p.m. ET. Grab your popcorn, family, and friends to tune in to the first part of a four-part series that explores how high school students navigate their lives and prepare to become engaged citizens through the We the People program. You are also invited to tune into the Center for Civic Education’s watch party tonight. Details can be found here: https://lnkd.in/g9fPAcAm Retro Report #civics #WTPFinals #CitizenNation

Tomorrow is the big day! When we all see ourselves in “We the People,” we can make a deeper impact on strengthening democracy and our communities. We hope that Americans will see the impact that We the People program can make in all of our lives through CITIZEN NATION. The PBS documentary debuts tomorrow, October 8, at 9 p.m. ET. #civics #WTPFinals #CitizenNation

We’re only two days away from the premiere of CITIZEN NATION from PBS and Retro Report. The Center for Civic Education’s We the People program increases students’ understanding of and willingness to use democratic processes to make decisions and manage public and private conflicts. Find out how starting on October 8 at 9 p.m. ET. Learn more about Citizen Nation here: https://lnkd.in/g9fPAcAm #civics #WTPFinals #CitizenNation