Civic Education Equity and Access
Schools are the most significant institution in the United States for preparing students for capable citizenship. However, most schools today are not providing their students an adequate civic education. Historical inequities in public education exacerbate this problem; these educational inequities perpetuate economic inequality and social fragmentation, and they undermine the health of our democracy
Resources from Our Members
Flunking Democracy: Schools, Courts, and Civic Participation by Michael A. Rebell of the Center for Educational Equity examines the history and current status of civic education and proposes policies and strategies to reinvigorate the ability of schools to prepare students for civic participation.
Webinars
First Annual Summit on Civic Readiness: Preparing Democracy-Ready NY Students in celebration of NY Civic Learning Week 2023 . Watch it here!
Mending the Fabric of Democracy Session 4: A Conversation with Leaders and Decision-makers. The Capitol riot, vulnerabilities revealed by the coronavirus pandemic, and renewed calls for racial justice have vividly shown that trust in our nation’s democratic institutions and values has worn thin. The fabric of our democracy is clearly in need of repair. Teaching civic readiness in K-12 education is key. Watch it here!