Getting Started

Getting Started

Civic Learning Week is an opportunity to celebrate this audacious experiment in self-government we call the United States. It is designed to focus attention on the foundational role civic education has to play in sustaining and strengthening our constitutional democracy.

By engaging students, educators, policymakers, and leaders in the public and private sectors, Civic Learning Week seeks to highlight and further energize the movement to prioritize civic education in states and communities across the nation.

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Get Connected

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Issue a Proclamation Recognizing Civic Learning Week

  • Publicize the proclamation, including a picture or video of the signing for even greater engagement.
  • Let us know about the resolution by emailing clw@icivics.org so we can help spread the word, as well.
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Spread the Word

  • Share information about Civic Learning Week and how you’re participating on your own social channels, newsletters, website, and more
  • Take/share pictures
  • Share Civic Learning Week resources
  • See communications guidance for sample talking points, social media posts, email messages, press releases, and additional assets

A Reminder on Nonpartisanship

Civic Learning Week is about just that—civic learning. It is about the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to engage as informed participants in our democracy, not about telling people >how to participate…what to do or say. The importance of civic learning spans the political spectrum and encompasses the broad range of viewpoints. After all, difference is a hallmark of democracy—not a bug. Civic learning provides us with the tools to engage productively across difference—e pluribus unum.

Following are three ways to ensure Civic Learning Week stays nonpartisan:

  1. No Electioneering. Civic Learning Week events are not to be used to advocate on behalf of a particular candidate or issue. By keeping the week and its events strictly about civic learning, we demonstrate the open nature of civic learning for all, ensuring all feel welcome.
  2. Stay nonpartisan and positive in your messaging. In addition to not advocating for partisan issues, there’s a lot you can do to help keep the message focused on the importance of civic learning. Keep it positive and check out our communications tools.
  3. Be inclusive in your outreach. Your events and messaging should be open to all, with no targeting on the basis of party or political belief.

Action Ideas for Public Officials >>

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Get the Educator Toolkit to access resources for planning and communicating your participation in Civic Learning Week. The toolkit includes planning resources, sample social media posts, graphic assets, and more.

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Get the Legislator Toolkit to access resources related to Civic Learning Week. This toolkit is designed to provide tailored ideas for planning and participating in Civic Learning Week, as well as communications resources.