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

The Center is a proud charter and executive member of the Civics Renewal Network, collaborating with the most trusted civic education organizations in the nation. At its biannual meeting, Dr. Donna Phillips, President and CEO of the Center, shared the outcomes of the Civic Mission of the Nation Award project and the Civil Discourse toolkit and spoke about the importance of engaging stakeholders like our community college partners to learn about the civic education and engagement landscape of these institutions. At @annenbergpenn #civics

There are two more episodes of CITIZEN NATION to air, but several in-person watch parties are coming to a city near you! To learn more about #citizennation, go to https://lnkd.in/g9fPAcAm To register for a watch party, go to bit.ly/RetroReportEvents Thank you to Retro Report for organizing!

Spectrum News recently aired a video on the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution program and the East Kentwood High School team coached by teacher Justin Robbins. “A new generation is ready to step up and make the world a better place,” said Aruna Patel, the Center for Civic Education’s Senior Director of Civic Education and We the People alumna. “We the People helps young people understand the world they'll step into after high school, and better prepares them to be civically engaged leaders.” Watch the full segment on Spectrum News here: https://lnkd.in/g_RUdqaH  #civics #WTPFinals

Interested in learning more about how to support community college's civic education? Check out today's 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, based on a newly-released report by the Annenberg Public Policy Center and the American Association of Colleges and Universities. 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 old and new to envision future civic-based collaborations and community outreach and engagement projects. Register for free! https://lnkd.in/g4k_Szws

Last night, we heard a student say, “I was one of the people that didn't know the three branches of government, like didn't know any of the amendments, who our senators were. I just have always kind of steered clear of politics but this has kind of shown a light like, wow, as an American I need to know a lot more about what is going on in my government and its convinced me that I need to vote.” Here at the Center for Civic Education, we believe that becoming educated in civics provides students a foundation to participate in our democracy. For many students, that education starts with We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution. What other moments inspired you this episode? If you missed this week’s episode, you can watch it here: https://lnkd.in/g-CQbJnE

You’ve seen the first two episodes of CITIZEN NATION. Now it’s time to take a peek behind the scenes! Join us tonight for an exclusive 60-Minute Civics panel discussion featuring series director Brett Sigler, who will be joined by an esteemed educator and a student from the groundbreaking PBS documentary series. The conversation will be moderated by alumna Bo Dul, General Counsel, Office of the Arizona Governor. This session will delve into the experiences captured in the series, offering unique insights into students’ journeys as they prepare for and compete in the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution civics competition. Hear firsthand from those involved about the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned while exploring the broader themes of civic education, youth engagement, and the evolving role of citizenship in today’s world. Sign up for tonight’s webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gk_kVM3F Retro Report PBS

The Center for Civic Education enjoyed working with our community college partners in our Civil Discourse Toolkit. Looking forward to being part of this panel and learning from others. It’s a pleasure to be a part of the Civics Renewal Network.

Tonight, the We the People students featured in CITIZEN NATION grapple with major issues in their communities and across the country. How do community issues show up in their personal lives and inform their learning? Tune in tonight at 9 p.m. ET to keep up with the students as they prepare for their local competitions and prepare for the big event: the We the People National Finals.  If you missed last week’s episode, go to https://lnkd.in/gHZcWyMs, YouTube, or Prime Video to watch it now. #citizennation #civiceducation #WTPFinals #civics

Taking place on the second Monday of October, Indigenous Peoples Day recognizes the Indigenous communities that have lived in the Americas for thousands of years. Today we celebrate the contributions of Indigenous People to the United States and the world. 🕊️ #civics #indigenouspeoplesday