Students and lawmakers back "Minnesota Civic Seal"; committee refers bill to State and Local Government Student testifiers and advocates told the committee that a voluntary Civic Seal will create equitable pathways for civic learning; the committee recommended Senate File 2565 as amended to pass and referred it to the Committee on State and Local Government by voice vote.

A new proposal in Minnesota could empower students with a Civic Seal, recognizing their commitment to civic engagement and creating equitable pathways for all!

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#MN #CitizenPortal #EquityInEducation #CivicLearning #YouthEmpowerment #MinnesotaCivicEngagement

Beyond Ambedkar: The Other Minds Who Shaped the Indian Constitution B. R. Ambedkar is often called the Architect of the Indian Constitution. His contribution is immense. But here is a truth many citizens, students, and exam aspirants miss: The Constitution was a collective project shaped by many thinkers. Knowing about these voices shows democracy at work: debate, disagreement, and collaboration. This blog explores lesser-known minds behind India’s Constitution—and why knowing them matters.

India’s Constitution was written by... https://t.ly/_Vrfy

#BeyondAmbedkar #IndianConstitution #HistoryThread #IndianHistory #Democracy #ConstitutionMakers #CivicLearning #KnowYourRoots #PoliticalHistory #HistoryCommunity #IndiaExplained #LearningOnline #PublicHistory #ThoughtProvoking

Lee County board responds to student walkouts; parents press for real-time notification Board members and the superintendent addressed recent student walkouts related to immigration policy, citing Tinker v. Des Moines and promising investigation. Parents and community members demanded earlier notification, clearer supervision, and review of safety procedures.

Lee County School Board faces heated discussions after 3,400 students protest, sparking calls for better communication and civic engagement in schools.

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#LeeSchoolDistricts #FL #CitizenPortal #StudentProtests #CivicLearning #LeeSchoolDistricts #SafetyProcedure

The Treaty Of Guadalupe Hidalgo And America’s New Border Signed in 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo reshaped U.S. borders, citizenship, and civic debates that continue today.

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the Mexican-American War in 1848—but its impact went far beyond the battlefield.

Explore the history and lasting significance of the treaty:
🔗 civicsforlife.org/the-treaty-o...

#CivicsForLife #AmericanHistory #CivicLearning

“Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.”
— Abigail Adams

Civic knowledge doesn’t just happen. It’s built through curiosity, effort, and a willingness to keep learning.

#MondayMotivation #CivicLearning

One of our favorite Season 1 #Law401 takeaways:

Law + humor + real-world accountability = learning that actually sticks (and makes you laugh).

Breaking silos = better civic understanding.

🎧 Stream "Fa La La La Law"
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#BestOfTheYear #Law401 #CivicLearning

How to deal with sensitive topics in the classroom Educators can nurture children’s social responsibility by encouraging thoughtful classroom conversations

“It is important to learn and practice critical thinking and civic engagement from a young age.”
Aisha Schnellmann explains that educators can nurture children’s social responsibility by encouraging thoughtful classroom conversations. #CivicLearning
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Episode IV: Star Wars Teaches Democracy — So You Don’t Learn It the Hard Way YouTube video by Association REDefine

This video explores what Star Wars can teach us about the fragility and resilience of democracy. We ask how systems built on freedom can drift toward control, and how they can find their way back again.
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#Democracy #Education #StarWars #civiclearning #EuropeanUnion

It's time to reserve your tickets to "The Art of Democracy," featuring remarks by @civicnation.bsky.social CEO @kylelierman.bsky.social, and our "Art of Service" award for Silver Spring Town Center Executive Director Lisa Martin. See you there! #Democracy #CivicLearning #arts

Have you ever wondered what the First Amendment is about? Guides.vote postcard provides a bite sized answer!
#votingmatters #civiclearning #lwvmhr

📜 What’s one thing you wish had been covered in your civics or history classes?
#CivicsForLife #OConnorInstitute #CivicLearning

Looking for road trip podcast inspiration? We've got that covered. ☀️📚🎧

Visit OConnorInstitute.tv to explore podcasts + books that bring democracy to life.

#CivicLearning #OConnorInstitute

Experiential Civic Learning for American Democracy – Ash Center

New report just dropped.
It fills a gap in civic ed with the first national landscape analysis of experiential programs + a clear framework for what works & why it matters.
Essential reading for educators + democracy advocates. ash.harvard.edu/resources/ex...
#CivicLearning #Democracy #Education

As Juneteenth approaches, we invite students to explore the legacy of emancipation and the role of power, communication, and freedom in American society.

Try it here: app.flintk12.com/public/libra...

#Juneteenth #EdTech #SocialStudies #CivicLearning #SocraticDialogue #Flint #TeachingHistory #K12

Chautauqua assemblies brought culture and learning to remote communities. MAGOFF brings democratic culture and civic learning to digital communities everywhere. @CivicInfluencers #MGF #ChautauquaAssembly #DemocraticCulture #CivicLearning #DigitalCommunities #EverywhereAccess

Boston Tea Party: protest or provocation?
Britain’s reply came in 1774 with laws so harsh they became known as the Intolerable Acts.
Explore how punishment pushed the colonies toward revolution:
🔗 civicsforlife.org/the-intolera...
#CivicsForLife #USHistory #CivicLearning

“Knowledge about our government is not handed down through the gene pool. It must be taught and learned anew by each generation of citizens.”

This is why we do the work. Explore more at OConnorInstitute.Org🇺🇸
#CivicsforLife #SandraDayOConnor #CivicLearning

Join us April 24 at 5:30pm ET for a roundtable on bridging divides in classrooms. Connect with educators, hear from experts, and grow your network. Free event!
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/NWOC-Classro...

#sschat #NWOC #CivicLearning #edusky #educhat #bridging #education #civics

Middletown Council emphasizes pandemic preparedness during COVID anniversary reflections Middletown Council urges local governments to assess pandemic responses for future readiness.

Middletown's Common Council reflects on five years since the COVID shutdown, emphasizing resilience and the need for better preparedness in future crises.

Learn more here!

#MiddletownOrangeCounty #NY #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #CommunityPreparedness #MiddletownResilience #CivicLearning

Spotlight on Civic Learning | American Institutes for Research AIR’s work in civic learning draws on the diverse content and methodological expertise of AIR staff and the collaborations we form with clients and partners. Our research and technical assistance cuts...

#CivicLearning ensures that young people are prepared to engage as members of our self-governing society.

This #CivicLearningWeek, see how AIR evaluates and improves civic learning opportunities around the U.S.:

Screenshot of AAC&U's 2025 Conference on Learning and Student Success (CLASS) Saturday Apr 5, 2025 / 07:00AM-07:45AM "45-minute Sunrise Session: Using the Democracy Inventory Guide to Stimulate General E... Rebecca Townsend Powered by Whova

If you are going to @aacu.org CLASS, you'll want to get there EARLY! How about joining me in a Sunrise Session: "Using the Democracy Inventory Guide to Stimulate General Education Civic Learning, Civic Praxis, and Civic Poiesis…and Perhaps Civic Phronesis"?
#Democracy #CivicLearning #CivicEngagement

Civic learning connects classroom education with real-world democratic engagement to ensure students students understand the systems that shape their lives. By prioritizing civic learning, you can create a lasting foundation for student participation in democracy. #CivicLearningWeek #CivicLearning

Massachusetts Civic Learning Week 2025 Civic Learning Week 2025 seeks to highlight the importance of civic education in sustaining and strengthening constitutional democracy in the United States. The theme this year is “Civic Learning for ...

It’s #MACivicLearning Week! Join us in shining a light on how important civic learning is to building a healthier democracy. Find an event near you & show up to support & celebrate #civiclearning: www.eventbrite.com/cc/massachus...

Tagging in everyone from #EduSky here, too! 🍎 🗺️-please join us all this week for #sschat #CivicLearning Week slow chat w/ @newamericanhistory.bsky.social @allsidesnow.bsky.social @reimagining.bsky.social @civicmuseums.bsky.social from @civxnow.bsky.social

leaflet with event details and portrait photos of speakers Prof. Janmaat and Prof. Wray-Lake

📅 LECTURE: 9 Apr 2025
#CivicEducation Forum:
How do individual dispositions, #educational institutions, and social environments shape #CivicLearning, participation, and attitudes? Two keynote lectures present findings from #psychological and #sociological research.
Register by 8 April: t1p.de/CEF25

I enjoyed hearing @clde-coalition.bsky.social work shared at the NECHE Annual Meeting today. Great work. #HigherEd #CivicLearning

Why getting kids 'college and career ready' isn't enough #civiclearning, too

Harry Boyte on the #civiclearning summit