In recent decades, concern has grown about the increasing number of Americans who are becoming disengaged from civic and political institutions. This disengagement extends to political and electoral processes such as voting and being informed about public issues. In many ways young people reflect these trends. Americans under the age of 25 are less likely to vote than older Americans.

Educating for Democracy The Campaign's primary goal of improved and expanded civic learning is essential if America's schools are to reclaim their civic mission of Educating for Democracy. more »

Campaign Overview The Campaign for the Civic Mission Schools was created to increase the quality and quantity of civic learning in our schools, grades K-12. The Campaign works to bring about changes in state, local, and national policy that promote civic learning and implement the recommendations in the Civic Mission of Schools report. more »

Campaign Steering Committee The Campaign is guided by a Steering Committee that represents a coalition of more than 40 advocates, educators, practitioners, and officials dedicated to promoting civic education in America's schools. more »

National Advisory Council A diverse group of prominent leaders who share a dedication to improving civic learning in our schools will advise the Campaign on policy, advocacy and strategy. more »

Civic Mission of Schools Report Written and endorsed by more than 50 scholars and education practitioners, The Civic Mission of Schools report summarizes the status of and need for civic learning in schools, kindergarten through 12th grade. more »

State Campaign Teams Eighteen state campaign teams have received grants to advance policies requiring more rigorous civic learning and improved civic knowledge and skills in schools across the nation. more »

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		Our advocacy toolkit is designed to help you attain your civic learning policy objectives. more »