The Civic Learning Field
Citizens & Scholars is cultivating a majority of young people to be civically well-informed, productively engaged, and committed to democracy.
We accelerate the growth of the civic field through common measurement tools, shared vision, and collaboration across divides.
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The Civic Outlook of Youth in America
First-of-its-kind national survey of 18–24-year-old Americans sheds light on their civic readiness.
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Mapping Civic Measurement
Comprehensive civic measurement landscape review and a new framework for mapping civic readiness and opportunities.
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Fellow Network
Our networking opportunities for Fellows create connections that can spur new ideas and partnerships.
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Civic Learning Resource Hub
Our Civic Learning Resource Hub is a one-stop-shop of the best reports, research, white papers, and other resources to build the civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions of young people. Curated from our ideologically-diverse network of practitioners, these resources aim to develop young people as effective, lifelong citizens.
The Challenge
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On a 4 question civics knowledge quiz, young adults scored an average of only 1.6 questions correct. 35% of respondents say they do not feel informed enough to participate politically.
The Solution
Empowered Citizens, Effective Democracy
This is an urgent time for the nation and for democracy. We see a way forward in today’s young people, and we recognize that they are particularly poised to strengthen democracy now and for the long haul.
Today’s 42 million 14–24-year-olds are entering the public square. They need support and partnership from older generations and institutions like Citizens & Scholars to achieve their ambitions.
Investing in youth breaks the barriers of left versus right by focusing on values that unite us all, such as freedom of expression and a commitment to liberty and democracy. This approach opens new possibilities and can generate outsized returns for democracy.
The Impact
By growing and galvanizing the civic learning field, Citizens & Scholars can:
- Leverage the 400+ practitioners and organizations in the civic learning field to cultivate a critical mass of young adults as empowered citizens.