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College Presidents for Civic Preparedness Spotlight

Participating institutions are making transformative progress in recentering their commitment to developing thoughtful, effective citizens.

To Strengthen America’s Democracy, Invest in Youth Civic Learning

The philanthropic sector must seize the opportunity now to fund strategic interventions that prepare the next generation to become empowered citizens.

Democracy Needs Citizens Who Can Think—Not Just Act

We need to give the next generation of citizen leaders a history and context from which they can orient themselves, come to their own conclusions—and then act.

How Can We Cultivate Engaged Citizens If We Can’t Measure Our Progress?

Those of us in the civic field need to build a common set of goals and measures for a healthier public life.

The Kids Are Alright - Vol. 5

November stories focusing on youth voices, youth leaders, and ways adult allies can help.

Everyone's a Civics Teacher

It’s our collective job to develop today’s youth into tomorrow’s voters, neighbors, and fellow citizens.

Civic Learning is More Than One-and-Done Events

Civic learning paves the way to numerous destinations beyond the voting booth.

In Memory of Walter Buckley

Inaugural Class of Youth Civic Impact Fellows Announced

Ten Youth Civic Impact Fellows will join the Institute for Citizens & Scholars’ network of young adults who are passionate about civic engagement, well-informed about civic issues, and com...

C&S Field Trip: Terhune Orchards & Civic Heroes

The Citizens & Scholars team spent a fall morning at Terhune Orchards, a farm, winery, and community gathering space in Princeton, NJ.