Guardians of Democracy: Civic Educator Credential Project
An update on our partnerships in Florida and Illinois focused on training teachers to incorporate effective civic education pedagogies.
Using the State of the Union Address as a Civic Learning Opportunity
Explore resources for educators to help students understand, analyze, and respond to the upcoming State of the Union.
Youth Knowledge of Voting Laws Still Lacking
Data from our 2012 poll of young people finds that 40% don't know key information about the voting process.
CIRCLE and Arthur: Using Children's Media to Promote Civic Education
Our Director Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg has been a key consultant on the popular educational animated show as it incorporated civic lessons and themes.
Civic Education and 9/11
On the anniversary of the September 11th attacks, we look at how states have incorporated teaching about it into education standards.
State Laws, Standards, and Requirements for K-12 Civics
Our new fact sheet explores the current state of civic education standards and its implications for young Americans' civic knowledge
High School Civics Linked to Voting, Political Knowledge
Our analysis finds that civic education improves engagement and does not lead to partisanship or influence support for a candidate.
The Millennials Civic Health Index
A major new study provides in-depth insights on the civic engagement of a diverse generation.
Civics, Digital Badges, and Alternative Assessments
A new CIRCLE paper explores the potential of innovative ways of measuring civic skills and knowledge.
Discussion, Debate, and Simulations Boost Students’ Civic Knowledge
Our analysis shows that these promising pedagogical practices work, but racial and socioeconomic gaps in civic knowledge remain