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Online Resources and Programs for Civic EducationMarch 2020
A list of resources compiled by the Civic Education Program at The Philanthropy Roundtable
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How to Educate an AmericanFebruary 2020
In a new book chapter, the Roundtable’s Adam Meyerson and Adam Kissel describe how philanthropy can respond to America’s civic education challenges.
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Perfectly Legal: Eight Ways Charitable Cash is Shaping the 2020 ElectionFebruary 2020
The Philanthropy Roundtable's own Adam Kissel is quoted in this Inside Philanthropy article. He offers a unique perspective on get-out-the-vote efforts.
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Marcus Foundation Pledges $5 Million for Civic Education in FloridaJanuary 2020
“Every child needs to understand the ideals that our country was founded on. What Florida is doing to bring civics and debate to every student is very innovative,” Bernie Marcus says.
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Supreme Court Highlights Civic EducationJanuary 2020
The Annual Report on the Federal Judiciary describes how “judges from coast to coast have made their courthouses available as forums for civic education.”
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A Time to Creatively Destroy
January 2020
Leo Linbeck III
Top against Bottom is the culture struggle to pay attention to.
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How the Supreme Court Has Interpreted the ConstitutionDecember 2019
Constitution Annotated gives a comprehensive explanation of how the Constitution has been interpreted by the Supreme Court.
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Philanthropist Donates 10 Million to Jefferson Memorial MuseumNovember 2019
The $10 million donation from philanthropist David Rubenstein is set to fund upgrades, improvements and the creation of an underground museum at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C.
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NEH and Department of Education Award 650,000 Dollars to iCivicsNovember 2019
The National Endowment for the Humanities and the U.S. Department of Education have awarded a $650,000 cooperative agreement to iCivics. The civics education group will lead a coalition of experts in assessing the state of, and best practices in, the teaching of American history, civics, and government in K-12 education.
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Grant Makers Want to Help People Use Their VoicesOctober 2019
Adam Kissel voices his opinion on how philanthropists and foundations can help increase civil engagement and encourage people to use their voices.
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"A More Perfect Union"September 2019
The National Endowment for the Humanities is launching an initiative to advance civic education and commemorate the Nation’s 250th anniversary.
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Celebrating Constitution Day and Citizenship Day 2019 with Naturalization CeremoniesSeptember 2019
USCIS celebrates Constitution Week with naturalization ceremonies across the country. This year, we will welcome nearly 34,300 new citizens at during 316 naturalization ceremonies between Sept. 13 and 23.
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13 Constitution Day EventsSeptember 2019
Across the country, Americans will celebrate the signing of the U.S. Constitution on this day in 1787. Here are 13 unique events to commemorate the 282nd anniversary.
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Governor Pritzker Signs Bill Requiring Civic Education In Illinois Middle SchoolsAugust 2019
New Public-Private Partnership to Support Implementation
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Faith-based colleges increasingly under threatAugust 2019
Adam Kissel tells Fox News how secular forces are using the Federal Government to control what these institutes of higher learning are teaching.
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PA Civics formed to promote and expand civics education in PennsylvaniaAugust 2019
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USCIS Announces Plan to Improve the Naturalization TestJuly 2019
The goal is to create a meaningful, uniform, and efficient test that will assess applicants’ knowledge and understanding of U.S. history, government and values.
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NEH Seeks Proposals for National Convenings on the State of American History and Civics Education
July 2019
New funding opportunity to gather information on civic literacy within K-12 education, offered through an interagency partnership between NEH and the Department of Education
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Teaching Civics to Young Americans As If It Mattered
July 2019
Adam Kissel
Philanthropy has an opportunity today to refurbish an entire civic culture in disrepair