Civic Learning Week

Civic education is critical to a healthy democracy, which is why we're excited to be part of national Civic Learning Week! The weeklong celebration is hosted by iCivics and sponsored by organizations ranging from Microsoft to the National Archives.

Educators, students, and community members mobilize throughout this week to gain insights, share stories, and participate in learning opportunities.

How can you be involved in Civic Learning Week?

Join one of the events happening March 6-10 online and in-person in Washington, D.C. A few of the week's highlights include a conversation with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor, panel on civics education as a matter of national security, and a discussion of how gaming can create a stronger democracy.

Learn more about civic learning week

Podcast about Civic Engagement

Democracy Matters: What Should Centers for Civic Engagement do for Higher Education?

‍Dr. David Kirkpatrick and Dr. Kara Dillard discuss their vision for the Madison Center for Civic Engagement as well as what the future holds for campus centers for civic engagement

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Democracy Works: Why Politics Makes Us Depressed

How can we meet the demands that democracy places on us without sacrificing our own personal mental health in the process? This episode of Democracy Works explores that question with Christopher Ojeda, author of the forthcoming book, The Sad Citizen.

Politics in Question: How do Extraordinary Ordinary People Change the World?

To learn the connection between filmmaking and political change tune in to this episode of Politics in Question. Rachel Lears, director and producer of the documentary Knock Down the House discusses political storytelling with Julia and James.

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70 Million: What’s the Public’s Role in Upholding a Broken Criminal Justice System?

On the final episode of the 70 Million podcast, learn more about the role the public plays in the incarceration system in America. Discover how the crime rate and incarceration rate has changed over time, the effect of the news on the public's views, and how politicians use crime rate to support their campaign.

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FEATURED EXPERTS

Some of the expert guests who shared their insightful knowledge within our network.

Let's Find Common Ground: Jackie Salit on how Independent Voters are Misrepresented

Jackie Salit joins Let's Find Common Ground to talk about Independents in America. She is the author of Independents Rising and the president of Independent Voting, which helps connect independent voters across the country. Salit discusses what being independent means as well as why more citizens are becoming independents.

Our Body Politic: Dr. Thema Bryant on the Psychology of Gun Violence

Dr. Thema Bryant is the President of the American Psychological Association, a graduate professor at Pepperdine University, and the author of Homecoming. From her expertise, she discusses how to identify individuals who are prone to committing heinous gun violence acts as well as offering solutions as to how communities and people can heal after shootings.