In honor of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Center for Civic Education offered a free webinar for teachers  titled “Teaching 9/11 and the Constitution: Free Speech and Civil Liberties.” First Amendment scholar David Hudson spoke about the constitutional issues surrounding the federal government's reaction to the 9/11 attacks. Jennifer Lagasse of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum demonstrated free educational resources that support educators in teaching about the enduring repercussions of the attacks for a generation with no memory of the event. Maria Gallo also explored a new lesson plan titled "9/11 and Civil Liberties."

It's the moment you've all been waiting for: the 2021-22 We the People State Hearing Questions are now available! Three questions for each of the six units of the We the People: The Citizen & the Constitution text will challenge students to carefully consider the fundamental of American government and apply them to contemporary issues. Download them today to prepare for your state competition.

A new third edition of the Center for Civic Education's popular Project Citizen Level 1 textbook for middle school students is now available. The 76-page illustrated textbook engages middle school students in proposing public policy solutions to real-world problems in their communities. Using ten clearly defined action steps, students learn the skills and knowledge they need to be active, responsible, and impactful citizens. A teacher's guide enhances instruction by providing tips from Project Citizen teachers and emphasizes the fundamentals of the public policymaking process.

The Center for Civic Education is pleased to announce the rankings for the 2021 Project Citizen National Showcase. The National Showcase was once again held virtually due to COVID-19. Twenty-one portfolios were evaluated representing schools from Florida to Wyoming. They dealt with issues such as Life Literacy 101, Light Pollution, Racially Disproportionate Exclusionary Discipline, and the Beautification of Riverton. Each project was unique and revealed a strong commitment to serious issues by young people.