One of the biggest challenges to teaching civics is making bigger-than-life concepts both relevant and engaging for students in elementary, middle, and high school.
In Minnesota, Learning Law & Democracy administers nationally recognized civic education student programs that provide real-life experience of the citizen’s role in a democracy.
Deliberating in a Democracy
A program designed to improve student understanding of democratic principles and civic deliberation skills.
Minnesota Civic Education Coalition
The Minnesota Civic Education Coalition represents concerned citizens and organizations that promote civic education in Minnesota schools, communities, and government.
Minnesota Civics Test
Project Citizen
Project Citizen is a civics/government curriculum that promotes competent and responsible participation in government.
Super Civics: Elementary Toolbox of Civics Lessons
Minnesota We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution
A national civic education program designed to foster understanding of the institutions of American democracy, including the Constitution and Bill of Rights.