CivXNow
@CivXNow
A national cross-partisan coalition of over 335 partner organizations focused on improving our nation’s K-12 in and out-of-school civic education. #CivXNow
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'[I]nvesting in civic education is of vital importance to our national security.' Read more about how civic education can combat misinformation and bias in the media in this Washington Examiner article. hubs.la/Q02xyd6H0
Thank you to our partner @everylibrary for bringing together libraries across the country during #CivicLearningWeek . We are grateful for library community's participation and celebration, and the vital roles you serve in your communities, especially as civics hubs.
We often hear about #MediaLiteracy in the context of misinformation. But it's *SO* much more than that. Learn more: medialiteracynow.org/challenge/what… #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
Results from Citizen Data's recent nationally representative survey shows the majority of Americans across party lines support formerly incarcerated individuals regaining their right to vote. Learn more: hubs.la/Q02xyd-X0
The deadline to apply for Citizen University's Civic Saturday Fellowship, which trains civic movers and shakers to organize and host ritualized gatherings that deepen connections among community members, has been extended to May 31. Apply now! hubs.la/Q02xylc00
Our partner, the Getting Better Foundation, shared their documentary titled, “Trust Me” which explores the misinformation faced in today’s digital age during #CivicLearningWeek . Thank you for highlighting the need to make civic education a nationwide priority!
Learn how one teacher created a media and news literacy curriculum using our partner The News Literacy Project's framework and e-learning platform. hubs.la/Q02xdCQp0
In this Forbes article, Meg Little Reilly discusses the results of a new study from Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE), revealing that Americans are motivated by unifying words, turned off by jargon, and divided about the word patriotism. hubs.la/Q02xd9Rx0
Our partner Discovering Justice hosted a #CivicLearningWeek event highlighting the importance and impact of civic education on educators and students. Thank you for your dedication to the movement!
Apply to be a host partner of Citizen University's Citizen Redefined Training Program, which equips adults to provide pathways for young Americans to grow into — and celebrate! — their civic identity. Applications are open until the end of May. bit.ly/44y7fVX
This #CivicLearningWeek , our partner CFR Education hosted an event on global literacy and digital literacy. Thank you for helping educators and students all over the country better understand these subjects!