Our partners provide many free opportunities for teacher professional development not only during the summer but also throughout the year. The programs range from webinars to in-person workshops to online courses. Some may be customized for you. You also can sign up for our partners’ newsletters, which will keep you up to date on the Read More ⟶
Teaching Resources for Juneteenth
The partner organizations in the Civics Renewal Network have gathered resources to help teachers and parents coping with school closings. These resources cover grades K-12 and offer a variety of activities to keep students engaged in learning outside the classroom. Please check back often as we will continue to add resources.
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Civics Advocacy Resources
Do you need help to advocate for more and better civics education in your school? The Civics Renewal Network has gathered research studies, op-ed columns and editorials, how-to toolkit (e.g., how to write a letter to the editor) and inspirational quotes in one place to support your efforts. You are welcome to employ these resources as needed to make your case! They will be updated regularly with fresh content. Read More ⟶
Resources for Teaching About Voting and Elections
This curated collection of resources on voting and elections contains resources for elementary, middle and high schools. For a complete list from the CRN members, go here. Read More ⟶
Celebrate Constitution Day at Home
We’ve made it easy for students, their families and teachers to mark the signing of the Constitution on September 17. Our updated Constitution Day Toolkit has been refreshed with a new section highlighting activities and lessons perfect for distance learning. Share your Constitution Day fun on Twitter or Instagram with #ConstitutionDay2020 #PreambleChallenge #renewcivics. Go here to explore the toolkit. Read More ⟶
Resources for Learning at Home
The partner organizations in the Civics Renewal Network have gathered resources that will help teachers and parents cope with distance learning this school year. These resources cover grades K-12 and offer a variety of activities to keep students engaged in learning outside the classroom. All are free and online. Check back often as we will continue to add resources.
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Resources for Teaching Media Literacy
Here is a curated collection of the classroom resources on media literacy that can be found at CivicsRenewalNetwork.org. Check back as more resources are added to the list. Read More ⟶
Resources for Teaching the 19th Amendment
Here is a curated collection of the classroom resources on women’s suffrage that can be found at CivicsRenewalNetwork.org. More resources will be added as we celebrate the 19th Amendment leading up to the anniversary of its ratification on August 18, 2020. Read More ⟶
Classroom Resources From the Census Bureau
Statistics in Schools is the U.S. Census Bureau’s education department. It provides resources for teaching and learning with real-life data. Read More ⟶
Resources for Teaching the 14th Amendment
Check out these resources from a variety of CRN partners on landmark Supreme Courts cases, equal protection and the history of the 14th Amendment. Read More ⟶
How to Teach Controversial Topics and Civil Debate
How can sensitive issues such as immigration, racial discrimination, politics and government, and police behavior be debated in a civil manner? Our civics education resources provide a foundational knowledge for students to use in engaging in discussions about controversial topics. Read More ⟶
Teaching the Reconstruction Amendments
The 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments profoundly reshaped the Constitution so much so that scholars refer to their provisions as part of the “Second Founding.” Read More ⟶