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Center for Civic Education
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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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Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.social · 3d
👻 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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Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.social · 4d
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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Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.social · 5d
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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Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.social · 6d
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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Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.social · 7d
📅 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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#CivicEd
Alexander Hamilton with the words “Marking the Moment” and “National Civics Day, October 27” and the quotation, “The sacred rights of mankind are not to be rummaged for among old parchments or musty records … They are written, as with a sunbeam, in the whole volume of human nature. —Alexander Hamilton, 1775”
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Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.social · 12d
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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Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.social · 13d
👏 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
Center for Civic Education President and CEO Donna Phillips, Maryland state coordinator Marcie Taylor Thoma, and Center for Civic Education Manager of Civic Learning and Curriculum Kelly Reichardt at an awards ceremony. Text over the image says “Educator Spotlight” and “Marcie Taylor Thoma Honored for Contributions to Historical Understanding.”
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Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.social · 13d
📣 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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Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.social · 19d
📢 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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Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.social · 20d
📢 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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Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.social · 25d
#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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Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.social · 25d
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 [email protected] to share your giving plans! 💙
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Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.social · 27d
#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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Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.social · Oct 2
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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Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.social · Oct 2
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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Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.social · Oct 1
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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Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.social · Sep 30
Give students the tools to bridge divides and live democracy. Your gift today makes a generational impact. #CivicEducation #ActiveCitizenship

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Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.social · Sep 24
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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Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.social · Sep 23
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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Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.social · Sep 22
Civic education = a solution, not a subject. For 60 years, we’ve empowered students and teachers nationwide. Support programs like We the People today. civiced.kindful.com #CivicEducation
Students participating in a We the People simulated congressional hearing as part of their civic education curriculum. Superimposed over the image are the words, "A Solution Not a Subject" and "Civic Education for the Next Generation."
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Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.social · Sep 22
We really appreciate it @vicpasquantonio.bsky.social. These days, the more lessons in the classroom, the better.
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Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.social · Sep 17
New release!

Explore our new, free curriculum this #ConstitutionDay: Elevating Unheard Perspectives. These focus on rural & Indigenous communities & help foster civil discourse.

✅ Inalienable rights
✅ Land/water rights
✅ Cultural preservation

www.civiced.org/eup

#CivicEd #Civics
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Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.social · Sep 17
New release!

Explore our new, free curriculum this #ConstitutionDay: Elevating Unheard Perspectives. These focus on rural & Indigenous communities & help foster civil discourse.

✅ Inalienable rights
✅ Land/water rights
✅ Cultural preservation

www.civiced.org/eup

#CivicEd #Civics
Notebook with the Elevating Unheard Perspectives logo and the Center for Civic Education logo and the following text: “Lesson Plans: Launching Elevating Unheard Perspectives. The Center’s Newest Curricular Toolkit.”
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Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.social · Sep 17
Happy #ConstitutionDay! 🎉Today we celebrate the signing of the Constitution in 1787 & the teachers bringing it to life in classrooms.

Shoutout to Ed Fickley from Cleveland, TN—a true Constitution Day All-Star! 👏

Teach & learn about the #Constitution ➡️ civiced.org/constitution...
Ed Fickley and the words “Constitution Day: Teacher Spotlight. Learn more at civiced.org/constitution-day.”
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Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.social · Sep 15
It’s #ConstitutionWeek! Celebrate the #Constitution & the rights and responsibilities of citizenship by using our free resources. There’s something for all learners on our #ConstitutionDay page:
🔗 civiced.org/constitution...

Start with the Constitution EXPLAINED ➡️ civiced.org/constitution...
George Washington, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton against a backdrop of the Constitution with text reading "The Constitution EXPLAINED for Constitution Week"
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