We are a national coalition of organizations and citizens dedicated to preserving and improving America’s civics education.
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to preserving and improving
America’s civics education.
American civics education should teach students the founding principles of the United States, the structure of our self-governing republic, the functions of government at all levels, and how our key institutions work.
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Woodland Park School District in Colorado Adopts American Birthright
The Woodland Park School District in Colorado has become the first school district in the nation to adopt American Birthright, the Civics Alliance’s model social studies standards. CPR News reports: The board of a small…
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New Primary Source Appendix for “American Birthright”
The Civics Alliance is delighted to add a new section to American Birthright: The Civics Alliance’s Model K-12 Social Studies Standards—the Primary Source Appendix. American Birthright teaches students to identify…
New Year, Same Momentum
Happy New Year! Americans are working throughout the nation to restore proper social studies education, and especially civics, to our classrooms. We look forward to a year of successful civics education…
Rigged Systems, Credential Clashes, and Good Ol’ Fashioned Civics Standards
Christmas is just days away, and some states have given their citizens early Christmas presents by moving forward with crucial civics education reforms. Meanwhile, Rhode Island is closing out the…
Social Studies Textbooks, CRT Bans, and Reforms at Risk
The year may be ending soon, but the opportunities for Civics Alliance members to push for reform within their states are only growing. The next several months will be especially…
Join Us in Opposition to Action Civics
We are a group of policymakers, educators, parents, and citizens turning the tide against action civics in American classrooms. Join our coalition to learn more about civics eduction that supports productive and responsible citizenship.
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