Building the Case for Action Civics
By: Jessica Gingold, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Information Literacy in High School Civics
Data from our national survey of high school civics teachers shows that many understand the importance of teaching information literacy, but need support to do so.
Reforming Civic Education: Three Case Studies
In a new fact sheet and paper, we explore how Florida, Hawaii, and Tennessee are approaching civic education in order to better prepare young people for democracy.
Survey: How Civics is Taught in America
A new fact sheet based on our national survey of civics and U.S. government teachers highlights key opportunities and challenges to improving civic education.
Civics for the 21st Century
A new report co-authored by current and former directors of CIRCLE highlights the vital role of k-12 civic education in protecting democracy.
Do States Require Students Learn about Political Parties and Ideology?
Only 10 states mandate that students learn about the relationship between political parties and political issues.
New Report: Civic Education and Deeper Learning
A comprehensive paper authored by CIRCLE's director and deputy director argues for a focus on skills and knowledge that prepare youth for civic life.
More than a Test: Truly Committing to Civic Education
Merely having students pass the U.S. citizenship test ignores the deeper civic learning that young people need to be prepared for democracy.
States are Implementing the C3 (College, Career, and Citizenship) Framework
CIRCLE Director Peter Levine chaired the civics writing team of the C3 framework.
Making Civic Education Reform Work: The Florida Partnership for Civic Learning
CIRCLE's research is informing policy and practice to improve civic education in the Sunshine State.