Civics Education Resources

1619 Project

“The 1619 Project is an ongoing initiative from The New York Times Magazine that began in August 2019, the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative.” Read more about The 1619 Project.

CIV X Now

“A national, cross-partisan coalition of over 100 organizations focused on improving our nation’s K-12 in and out-of-school civic education, [whose] goal is to ensure that the civic mission of schools is at the core of education as a way to sustain our democratic republic. We will accomplish our goal through the CivXNow Coalition and catalyzing a national mindset shift to prioritize civic engagement and civic education. This will, in turn, drive policies and investments in civic education.”

Institute for Democratic Education in America (IDEA)

“Mobilizing action to advance meaningful learning and build a more just and sustainable democracy. Our vision is an engaged, informed, and energized majority clear about the role of education in a just society. People and communities in the U.S. and Puerto Rico have the tools, visions, stories, and strategies to create educational experiences and systems that lead towards young people and nations that are resourceful, equitable, and sustainable. Citizens are active, life-long learners who desire, create and utilize knowledge to improve their lives and their world.”