Center for Civic Education
Project Title
For project support to expand the We the People program, support the national finals, and increase access to high-quality civic education in new states
Date
Jun. 04, 2026
Duration
24 months
Description
Manystudents in the U.S. lack access to high quality civic education, as instruction often emphasizes content over the skills needed for meaningful democratic participation. The Center for Civic Education addresses this gap through We the People, a rigorously studied program shown by a randomized controlled trial to improve civic knowledge, dispositions, intent to vote, and communication skills.The program combines constitutional study with experiential learning, culminating in simulated congressional hearings where students present and defend their reasoning. With Carnegie support, the Center will expand intoadditionalstates to increase access,recruitand train approximately 60 teachers, reach an estimated 1,440 new students, and support approximately 2,400 students toparticipatein the National Finals in Washington, D.C., including scholarships for 240 students from under resourced schools.