Teach Democracy

We’re excited to announce the student winners of Teach Democracy’s American 250 Contest!

Students across the country used their creativity and civic knowledge to reflect on America’s past, present, and future as we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Congratulations to our first-place winners:
🏆 High School: Max F., Pittsburgh, PA
�🏆 Middle School: Oliver F., Leif R., Angel C., and Felix C., Santa Monica, CA�
🏆 Upper Elementary: Aheri M., Newark, DE�
🏆 Lower Elementary: Elektra J., Los Angeles, CA

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and exceptional mentions!

See the full list: https://teachdemocracy.org/america-250-and-counting-contest-winners/

At last week’s Civic Action Project Expo in Los Angeles, more than 200 students presented research on issues affecting their communities. From immigration policy and juvenile va**ng to eating disorders and civic participation.

Their work is a powerful reminder of what civic learning in action looks like when students identify real problems, research public policy, and use their voices to advocate for change.

Thank you to the students, teachers, and partners who made this year’s CAP Expo so inspiring.

Learn more about the Civic Action Project: https://teachdemocracy.org/cap/

We reflect on the lives that have been lost in service to our nation this Memorial Day.

We honor their sacrifice by continuing the work of civic participation and democracy, and by helping future generations understand the rights and responsibilities that we all share.

Civic learning comes to life when students apply what they learn in their classrooms to the issues shaping their communities.

Tomorrow, students from across Los Angeles will present their civic action projects at The California Endowment during the CAP Expo. Through the Civic Action Project, students have the opportunity to research real-world issue and develop informed approaches to participation in our democracy.

We can’t wait to hear what they have to share!

This Thursday, May 21st, more than 200 Los Angeles students will present their civic action projects, addressing the issues that matter most to their communities, from immigration and personal safety to traffic safety, urban development, and gentrification.

We can’t wait to see their research, advocacy, and civic engagement in action.

Learn more about the Civic Action Project: https://teachdemocracy.org/cap/

Summer planning starts here.

Bring current events, critical thinking, and student-led civic action into your classroom next year with free K–12 resources from the Civic Action Project (CAP).

Explore some of the lessons now and save yourself planning time later.

https://teachdemocracy.org/cap/

The latest issue of BRIA magazine is available now! This special issue commemorates America’s 250th anniversary with classroom-ready articles on the Haitian Revolution, Thomas Paine’s revolutionary writings, Simón Bolivar and independence in South America, and more.

�Download the issue for free today! https://teachdemocracy.org/program-page/bill-of-rights-in-action-bria/

Every day, teachers transform the ordinary into extraordinary discoveries. ��This week, Teach Democracy is celebrating the educators who bring civic education to life, helping students understand their rights, strengthen their voices, and see themselves as active participants in our democracy.

Thank you, teachers, for the magic you create every day and the dedication you pour into helping our students grow.