Research and Evaluation

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A variety of quantitative and qualitative studies have been conducted on Center programs to determine their effectiveness. Most of these studies measure civic competence, political knowledge, and civic dispositions related to responsible political engagement among American and international elementary and secondary students. Research reports are organized by program type. In addition to research on students, the Center also encourages evaluations of Center programs and professional development institutes for teachers.

All research is broken down by program. Please click on one of the programs for research findings.
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Experiential Civic Learning for American Democracy: A Portrait of the Field

The Task Force on the Value of Experiential Civic Learning sought to better understand the scope of practice-based civic learning programs being offered both within and outside of school settings. This report is intended to serve as a companion to the Roadmap to Educating for American Democracy (EAD Roadmap) and the Pedagogy Companion to the Roadmap to Educating for American Democracy (EAD Pedagogy Companion).
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We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution

Research on the We the People program.
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Project Citizen

Research on the Project Ctizen Program.
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James Madison Legacy Program

Research on the James Madison Legacy Program.
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James Madison Legacy Project Expansion

Research on the James Madison Legacy Project Expansion program.
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School Violence Prevention Demonstration Program

Research on the School Violence Prevention Demonstration Program.
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Civitas

Research on the Civitas Program
About

CCE LogoThe Center for Civic Education is a national, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating an informed and thoughtful citizenry committed to democratic principles and actively engaged in the practice of democracy. We do this primarily through our flagship programs, We the People and Project Citizen, but we also provide high-quality, inquiry-driven curricular programs that bring civic learning to life. The Center additionally equips educators with professional learning that builds confidence and capacity to teach civics with depth and relevance, unlocks students’ civic agency by creating opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge and skills, and share their voices through simulated hearings and other public forums. These initiatives build a national community committed to strengthening civic understanding and participation for all and root everything in decades of research and evidence. Learn more.

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