We're in the Business of Democracy
The Civic Trust® is a nonpartisan educational initiative focused on elevating civics as a national priority with programs that advance and promote civic knowledge in schools, workplaces, and communities.
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What Could More Civics Education
Deliver?
- Happier school environments where learning is interactive and collaborative, and students and teachers can focus on growth and discovery.
- More productive and focused workplaces where employers and employees experience less polarization and animosity.
- Better interactions less strained by the pitched political arguments of the day.
- Participatory democracy with more people playing an active part in voting, organizing, and cultivating the communities they want to live in.
- A responsive government attuned to the wishes of its people.
The Business Case for Civics Education
Civic Learning isn't just limited to the classroom—it occurs at school, at home, and at work, too. Because workplaces are one place where all races, religions, and ages congregate, businesses are uniquely positioned to help ensure that the next generation of Americans has the knowledge, skills, and disposition to take a productive role in civic life. To read more on the business case for civics education, download the Harvard Business Review white paper.
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Resources
We've compiled helpful resources on civics engagement for teachers, students, and business leaders.
Explore“The evidence is clear: informed and active citizens make for a strong country, a strong economy, and a strong workforce. Our continued prosperity depends on the strength of all three, and so does the long-term health of America’s economy.”