We the Educators

A virtual civics symposium—teachers at the center, framing our democratic future.

Methodology

We have developed a unique pedagogy for civic education that integrates the study of American texts and traditions with the social emotional development of students and the practice of urgent civic skills.

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Team

We are professionals with expertise in American history, theology, classroom pedagogy, leadership development, program design, and community health--all dedicated to civic well-being.

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Schools

The Civic Spirit network of schools is composed of religious, political, economic, racial, and cultural diversity, creating an inviting environment for building bridges and problem-solving.

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We believe every student should come of age informed, inspired, and invested in our future.

the

problem

Deteriorating Faith

Fewer than 20% of Americans trust the government.

Destructive Polarization

 81% of Republicans and Democrats say they have an unfavorable view of the other.

Diminishing Communities

In the past 25 years, attendance at civic meetings has dropped by 58%.

the

solution

Comprehensive Civics Education

will shepherd 55 million individuals coming of age in America into the gifts and responsibilities of citizenship.

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Without the vigilance and sustained action of citizens, American democracy can easily become an empty promise.
I want the students to understand what their American citizenship means, beyond their name on a passport.
Students were encouraged to find similarities between their communities and backgrounds, different as they may be.
Civic Spirit is working hard to restore faith in our democratic republic within communities and schools rooted in faith traditions.
One of the things that my students and I struggle with is how otherwise good, moral, religious Americans who were no less righteous than we could nonetheless be slaveholders. For years, I have looked for a good way to help them get their heads around what, for us, seems impossible...Thank you for enriching my class.
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"Without the vigilance and sustained action of citizens, American democracy can easily become an empty promise."

Sh’Ma Now of The Forward
"Grateful Citizen"

"I want the students to understand what their American citizenship means, beyond their name on a passport."

The Jewish Week
"Teaching Civic Spirit in the Trump Era"

Students were encouraged to find similarities between their communities and backgrounds, different as they may be.

Jewish Link New Jersey
"Engaging Religious Teens to Be Active Citizens"

Civic Spirit is working hard to restore faith in our democratic republic within communities and schools rooted in faith traditions.

The Bridge Alliance
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Civic Spirit is part of a growing renaissance in civic education in America. We work specifically with communities and schools rooted in faith traditions.

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