The Partisan Divide over Civic Education

There’s growing agreement on the need for to improve civic education in the U.S., but not much consensus over just what it is that students should learn. The September issue of The Civic Voice examines the “deep and lingering rifts over how to tell the American story.” In an article cross-posted on Medium and on The Fulcrum, I look at the longstanding partisan divide between those who want students to focus on original texts and…

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YouTube for The Civic Circle

Did you know that The Civic Circle is on YouTube? Our first video features the Celebrate Democracy Concert that we hosted on the eve of Election Day last year. Our assembly show, “Vote for Me!”, has evolved quite a bit since then, thanks in part to the feedback we received at that showcase. But this video of the evening’s highlights, produced by the wonderful Liz Porter, offers a nice introduction to our show, our mission,…

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The Civic Voice Launches

Public distrust of the news industry is at an all-time high, and research suggests that the media’s almost exclusive focus on bad news is partly to blame. This drumbeat of disaster can actually undermine democracy, by leaving voters with the impression that nothing they do will make a difference. The Civic Circle is pushing back with a new newsletter and blog called The Civic Voice that will tell civic success stories, and spotlight the many…

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Big Bingo Benefit Thanks

Big thanks to everyone who made The Civic Circle’s summer Bingo Benefit such a success. We are very grateful to Denizens Brewing Co. for inviting us to host a Bingo night there, and for arranging for us to partner that evening with HeadCount. We feel a kinship with HeadCount’s mission, since they work with musicians to promote participation in democracy. We had great support from local restaurateurs, who very generously donated more than $250 worth…

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Civic Circle Happy Hour!

You will not want to miss The Civic Circle’s summer  benefit, which will feature Bingo, voter registration, and a raffle with fun democracy prizes at Denizens Brewing Co. in Silver Spring. We’re excited to be partnering with HeadCount for this event, a nonpartisan group that works with musicians to promote participation in democracy. Here are the details: Civic Circle Happy Hour Date: Thursday, July 11 Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: Denizens Brewing Co.,…

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