We the People: Civics that Empowers All Students
Free Professional Learning for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
We the People: Civics that Empowers All Students is a federally funded project of the Center for Civic Education that supports effective educator development through our flagship curricular program: We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution.
Research demonstrates that effective instruction in the We the People curriculum increases students’ analysis, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills. All are essential to academic success across disciplines and 21st-century work and civic life.
Students gain a greater sense of belonging, understanding of their community and government, and English Language Arts skills as they engage in collaboration, dialogue, reading, writing, presentation, and reflection. View the year 1 preliminary report here.
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What are the Educator Benefits?
- Paid in-person summer institute
- Classroom set of textbooks
- Yearlong professional learning
- Ready-to-use lessons and resources
- A stipend for completing research requirements
- Engaging pedagogy and academic content
- Gain a supportive network
- Access to inspiring scholar guest speakers
What are the Student Benefits?
- Gain an in-depth, interactive study of the foundations and fundamental principles of the U.S. Constitution
- Develop effective analysis, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills, which are essential for 21st-century work and civic life
- Become engaged and informed citizens who are prepared to take an active role in democracy
Who is Eligible for the Project?
Passionate educators who teach social studies in grades 4-8 and are making a difference in the lives of students, we are looking for you! This opportunity is for teachers new to the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution curricular program and professional learning. Open to teachers in all states.
This opportunity is also available to pre-service teachers who will be doing student teaching in 2025-2026.
What are the Project Requirements?
What are the Project Goals?
