#ICYMI: @thinking_nation hosted a webinar for social studies teachers looking to enrich their classrooms just before the school year. Read more about the event: prn.to/46Kvf9c

Check out this piece about civic engagement strategies & the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Civics Education recipient Nathan Moser’s experiential learning method, the “lived connection,” that our partners Center for Civic Ed. say is “true civic education.” bit.ly/3AodkJo

My thanks to everyone who helped make the Excellence in Civics Engagement designation for high schools and students a reality! I will treasure the pen that Gov. Holcomb used to sign SB 211 into law and presented to me afterwards.

Former IL Rep Peter Roskam called out the importance of #civiceducation at the @BridgeUSA National Summit: "We’ve got to make sure that we keep civic education at the center of American education and there’s a lot of pressure to crowd it out.” Watch: bit.ly/3WOBfcx

Wondering how to teach about the #2024election without polarizing your classroom? Check out this article from Connecticut Public covering one educator’s approach using civil discourse and media literacy in his Connecticut #civics course: bit.ly/46R7MU8

“Democracy is not just a noun. It’s a verb.” - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi discussed the importance of active participation & civic engagement to a flourishing democracy at the @BridgeUSA National Summit with A Starting Point and The Hill Events. Check out the full conversation: bit.ly/46POUov

Our partner American Bar Association identifies civic education as key to maintaining & increasing trust in govt institutions. Read more about their analysis that “underinvestment in civics is causing a disconnect between Americans’ understanding of their role as voters.” bit.ly/3SQ0bzl

Listen to the special season of #OnOurMindsElection2024, a teen-produced podcast focused on youth perspectives on the 2024 election, from @reportinglabs with hosts Poojasai and Nico. studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/

Our partner Civics 101 Podcast is hosting its first Civics101 Summit on September 28! Attendees will experience a live podcast recording and participate in breakout sessions surrounding youth civic engagement. Learn more: bit.ly/3YINM3J

#MediaLiteracy is important in today’s digital age because it equips individuals with the essential skills needed to navigate the complex & rapidly evolving media landscape! Join us in advocating for these skills during #MediaLiteracyWeek on Oct 21-25👏 🔗 ow.ly/S4Te50T69ZW

We're hiring! Interested in joining the #CivxNow team? Check out our open position: hubs.la/Q02MwB1L0

In a survey conducted by the Institute of American Civics at Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs, researchers concluded that civic knowledge is lacking, and more extensive civic education is crucial. Check out key findings and takeaways from the survey here: hubs.la/Q02MwCnC0

#ICYMI: Last week, we sent out our August Newsletter, which includes research about how states can strengthen media literacy instruction and a recap of our time at the NCSL Summit. hubs.la/Q02N06Nx0

Check out our #BackToSchool resource showcase, a special collection of educational tools and programs from our partners. hubs.la/Q02N07cF0

Our work inspires a passion for civic learning so young people can shape the world around them and believe in our country’s future.

Our Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy, Shawn Healy, writes about the new iCivics look and website and how it affects #CivxNow in his latest blog post: hubs.la/Q02N0s6R0

The New Teacher Project has joined the #CivxNow Coalition! TNTP is an education nonprofit that brings research, policy, and consulting together to reimagine America’s public education system. Welcome to the team! bit.ly/4gd5bry

Join U.S. National Archives for free, interactive webinars for K–12 students all about the U.S. Constitution. Register today for September 9–20: bit.ly/3yRLsx6 #ConstitutionDay #CivicsforAllofUS