People do not automatically become informed and responsible citizens who are ready to participate in our republic, but must be educated for democratic citizenship. When students receive a sustained and systematic civic education they become more likely to participate in political and civic activities; more committed to fundamental democratic values and principles; and more tolerant of those who differ in their opinions.
The Center for Civic Education is dedicated to promoting an enlightened and responsible citizenry committed to democratic principles and actively engaged in the practice of democracy. Below you will find pages dedicated to those who join us in advocating for this vital mission.
The Center for Civic Education is dedicated to promoting an enlightened and responsible citizenry committed to democratic principles and actively engaged in the practice of democracy. Below you will find pages dedicated to those who join us in advocating for this vital mission.
Campaign to Promote Civic Education
The Campaign to Promote Civic Education effort is a fifty-state campaign (including the District of Columbia) aimed at restoring the civic mission of our nation's schools by encouraging states and school districts to devote sustained and systematic attention to civic education from kindergarten through twelfth grade. The Center's Campaign to Promote Civic Education is affiliated with the Civic Mission of the Schools Campaign (CMS). The campaigns share the common goal of improving civic education policy and practice.
