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CivicMissionofSchool

@CivicEdNow

The Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools is a coalition of over forty partner organizations working to improve civic education in America's schools.

 Washington, DC
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Joined November 2011
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Reflections on Civics as a National Security Imperative americanbar.org/groups/law_n…
Reflections on Civics as a National Security Imperative

Reflections on Civics as a National Security Imperative

When I stepped down in January 2017 as the Department of Homeland Security’s Under Secretary responsible for cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection, the United States had just finished...

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This is a major Civic Problem unfolding before our eyes. The trust-nothing election axios.com/2023/05/10/trust-n…
The trust-nothing election

The trust-nothing election

Tucker Carlson is moving to Twitter just as AI is undermining trust in the truth of what we read and see.

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Korematsu v. United States upheld the constitutionality of internment camps during World War II and is one of #SCOTUS’ most controversial decisions. Watch Karen @Korematsu, the daughter of Fred Korematsu, speak about the case in #AmericasTownHall. #APIAHeritageMonth
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Our own @DPhillips236 is live NOW on @cspanwj! Please join the conversation. #Civiced #sschat
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Recently, @SpauldingSez hosted @ABAPresident (@ABAesq), @GBadanes (@Microsoft), @PrestonGolson (@BrunswickGroup) and Ted McConnell (@CivicEdNow) for a virtual discussion on promoting civil discourse in the workplace via civics. Check out the event here: csis.org/events/civics-work-…
Civics at Work: Promoting Civil Discourse in the Workplace | CSIS

Civics at Work: Promoting Civil Discourse in the Workplace | CSIS

As a part of 'National Week of Conversation', the Defending Democratic Institutions Project is hosting a 'Civics at Work' event to outline the important role that civics plays in promoting civil...

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Center for Civic Ed.@CivicEducation6 May 2023
“Making sure that every student has access to a civics course at every stage is essential.” @DPhillips236 on @cspanwj
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‘A National Concern’: ​​Student Scores Decline on U.S. History and Civics usnews.com/news/education-ne…
‘A National Concern’: ​​Student Scores Decline on U.S. History and Civics

‘A National Concern’: ​​Student Scores Decline on U.S. History and Civics

Young people are more active in politics than ever. But their knowledge of history and government continues to decline.

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LBUSD graduates can apply for a state seal on their diploma fostering civic engagement  sigtrib.com/lbusd-graduates-…
LBUSD graduates can apply for a state seal on their diploma fostering civic engagement - Signal...

LBUSD graduates can apply for a state seal on their diploma fostering civic engagement  - Signal...

The Long Beach Unified School District unanimously approved a resolution to offer a state seal of civic engagement to high school graduates.

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The Center for Civic Education's Nationwide Competition on the Constitution Taking Place at National Conference Center finance.yahoo.com/news/cente… via @YahooFinance
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Former Justice Fred Lewis honored for his commitment to civics education: floridabar.org/the-florida-b…
Former Justice Fred Lewis honored for his commitment to civics education

Former Justice Fred Lewis honored for his commitment to civics education

Retired Florida Supreme Court Justice Fred Lewis is being honored with the ABA’s 2022 Burnham

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White students need more information about race and racism, not less chalkbeat.org/2023/4/10/2367…
White students need more information about race and racism, not less

White students need more information about race and racism, not less

It’s not about making white children ‘feel bad.’ It’s about teaching them how to build a better future.

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Join us online April 20 for the #Maryland Civic Education & Engagement Leadership Summit, featuring @glenniveymd @shellyhettleman & Sec. Paul Montiero of the Dept. of Service & Civic Innovation! Register at bit.ly/StrengtheningCivics
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There’s More to K-12 Education Than the Culture Wars discoursemagazine.com/cultur…
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We are honored to participate in this important conversation: csis.org/events/civics-work-…
Civics at Work: Promoting Civil Discourse in the Workplace | CSIS

Civics at Work: Promoting Civil Discourse in the Workplace | CSIS

As a part of 'National Week of Conversation', the Defending Democratic Institutions Project is hosting a 'Civics at Work' event to outline the important role that civics plays in promoting civil...

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Learn more about alum @johnbaernes and how he covered the Sundance Film Festival for SRL. shoutoutsocal.com/meet-john-…
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"The goal should be not only to teach students the basics of civics and American history, but also to inculcate ‘the skills and virtues for productive civil disagreement." hamilton.edu/news/story/civi…
Wippman Promotes Civic Education in The Hill Op-ed

Wippman Promotes Civic Education in The Hill Op-ed

“Too many Americans know little history and less civics, but efforts to correct those deficits have collapsed because of partisan differences over what should be taught and why,” President David...

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Lack of Civic Ed endangers Democracy: stevenscountytimes.com/dange…
Dangers For Democracy Taking Root - Stevens County Times

Dangers For Democracy Taking Root - Stevens County Times

A recent study by Wall Street Journal-NORC shows disturbing trends evolving in the United States, trends that demand a new focus on civic education and

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Join @SpauldingSez on 4/17 for a virtual discussion on promoting civil discourse in the workplace via civics ft. @GBadanes (@Microsoft), @PrestonGolson (@BrunswickGroup) and Ted McConnell (@CivicEdNow). Register here: csis.org/events/civics-work-…
Civics at Work: Promoting Civil Discourse in the Workplace | CSIS

Civics at Work: Promoting Civil Discourse in the Workplace | CSIS

As a part of 'National Week of Conversation', the Defending Democratic Institutions Project is hosting a 'Civics at Work' event to outline the important role that civics plays in promoting civil...

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US Education Secretary Cardona: focus on banning assault weapons, not books reuters.com/world/us/us-educ…
US Education Secretary Cardona: focus on banning assault weapons, not books

US Education Secretary Cardona: focus on banning assault weapons, not books

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said people seeking to remove books about race and diversity from schools should concentrate on banning assault weapons instead, during an interview with...

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A Republic if You Can Teach It realclearpolitics.com/articl…
A Republic if You Can Teach It | RealClearPolitics

A Republic if You Can Teach It | RealClearPolitics

President Biden has a civics lesson that he is fond of and regularly repeats. It is about how the United States is unique in the world because of the founding...

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