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How do our founding principles shape democracy today? 🇺🇸

Join Zelalem Bogale tomorrow to explore constitutional debates and classroom-ready strategies for educators!

📅 Nov. 5 | 7 PM ET

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November 4, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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How do our founding principles shape today's constitutional debates?

Join us Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. ET with attorney and educator Zelalem Bogale to explore liberty, natural rights, and democracy, plus classroom-ready resources.

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October 29, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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What did I do this weekend? Got a dog (meet Georgie!) What's the first thing I trained her to do? How to vote! #VoteEarly #CivicEd for all!
October 28, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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Tomorrow is the day! 🎉 Join us for the ACETA Winners Webinar, October 22, and hear directly from three of the country's most outstanding civic educators. If you haven't registered yet, there's still time.

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#ACETA2026 #CivicEducation
October 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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One week until the ACETA Winners Webinar!

On October 22, join us to hear from our 2026 award winners — Derrick Johnson, Shauna Cihacek, and Kaylea Dominguez — as they share what excellent civic education looks like in practice.

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October 15, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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"What does this job do again?"

I asked myself that while filling out my ballot. It became my latest piece: seven questions for sorting through unfamiliar offices, ballot measures, and competing claims, without anyone telling you how to vote.

#Voting #CivicEd #Arizona #SystemsThinking
How I’m Thinking Through My Ballot
A few questions for making sense of complicated voting decisions
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October 14, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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Join us tonight for Project Citizen: Constitutional Democracy Through Civic Problem-Solving, featuring political scientist and constitutional law educator Dr. Francene Engel. 🇺🇸

Link: civiced-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 6, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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It's not too late to sign up for our webinar! Join us tomorrow, Oct. 6, for Project Citizen and explore ways to help students turn civic learning into action through student voice, problem-solving, and community engagement. 🇺🇸

Link: civiced-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 5, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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It's webinar time! Join us on Oct. 6 for Project Citizen: Constitutional Democracy Through Civic Problem-Solving! 🇺🇸

Explore how students can identify community issues, evaluate public policy solutions, and turn civic knowledge into action.

Registration link: civiced-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 2, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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Webinar tonight at 6 PM! Join us to explore the Declaration of Independence and discover resources for bringing America’s founding to life in the classroom. Sign up using the link below!

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September 30, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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Join us tomorrow at 6 PM for Teaching 250! Explore the Declaration of Independence and discover resources for bringing America’s founding to life in the classroom.

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September 29, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Meet 2026 ACETA winner Kaylea Dominguez (IN)! 🏆 A 5th-grade teacher using mock elections, voting simulations, and legislative activities to help young students practice citizenship. ACETA has recognized excellence in civic education since 2006.

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September 25, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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Meet 2026 ACETA winner Shauna Cihacek (IA)! 🏆 A 25-year veteran, Madison Fellow, C-SPAN presenter, and National History Day leader recognized for excellence in teaching the Constitution and U.S. History.

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September 24, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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Meet Derrick Johnson (FL), the 2026 ACETA winner! 🏆 An attorney, 21-year classroom veteran, and We the People coach — recognized for excellence in teaching the Constitution and American government.

Read more here: www.civiced.org/aceta #CivicEd #ACETA
September 23, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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One week from today! 🇺🇸

Join us on Sept. 30 for Teaching 250: Bringing America’s Founding to Life in the Classroom.

Explore the Declaration of Independence and discover Teaching250 lessons and classroom resources. Sign up using the link below! civiced-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 23, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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TONIGHT! Join constitutional law professor David Hudson for Norms, Not Just Laws, and explore the unwritten rules that sustain constitutional government.

Register through the link below!
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September 22, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Only 22% of 8th graders are proficient in civics. A new Dept. of Education letter wants schools to close that gap.

At NCSS 2023, we spotlighted the Digital Inquiry Group's work teaching kids to think critically online.

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#NCSS #CivicEd #NCSSTV
September 22, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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Tomorrow! Join us for Norms, Not Just Laws with constitutional law professor David Hudson.

Explore the unwritten rules, shared expectations, and civic habits that sustain constitutional government beyond the written Constitution.

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September 21, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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What sustains constitutional government beyond the written Constitution? 📜

Join us Sept. 22 for Norms, Not Just Laws with constitutional law professor David Hudson to explore the unwritten rules that shape constitutional government.

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September 16, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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Tomorrow, we announce the 2026 American Civic Education Teacher Award winners.

Since 2006, ACETA has recognized outstanding teachers of civics, government, and the Constitution.

This year's class is one to watch. Stay tuned!
#CivicEd #Civics #ACETA
September 14, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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150+ years. One constitutional safeguard. Almost never used. Why?

Find out TONIGHT at 7 p.m. ET as we kick off our 2026–27 Webinar Series with the 14th Amendment's little-known Section Two & its connection to voting rights & representation.

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August 18, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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What happens when the Constitution includes a protection that goes unenforced?

Tmrw at 7 p.m., explore Section 2 of the 14th Amendment & the ?s it still raises about voting rights & constitutional enforcement.

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#Civics #America250 #Constitution
August 17, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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A constitutional safeguard has gone largely unused for 150+ years. Why?

Join us Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. ET for our first webinar of 2026–27, exploring the 14th Amendment’s little-known Section Two, voting rights and representation.

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August 13, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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It’s been in the #Constitution for 150+ years. Why has it never been enforced?

One week from today, we kick off our 2026–27 webinar series with a look at Section Two of the #14thAmendment, #votingrights & #representation.

🗓️ Aug. 18 | 7 PM ET
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Fourteenth Amendment, Section Two: Representation, Voting Rights, and Constitutional Enforcement. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email a...
A little-known provision of the Fourteenth Amendment was designed to protect representative government by reducing a state’s right to full representation in Congress if it denied citizens the right to...
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August 11, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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Just published on @apsa.bsky.social Educate!Using Comparative Cases to Teach Institutional Fragility
Developed during the July 2025 Teaching & Learning Symposium on “Teaching American Politics in Times of Uncertainty.”
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Using Comparative Cases to Examine Institutional Fragility and Student-Driven Resilience Strategies
This module helps students critically examine the fragility and resilience of democratic institutions by comparing the U.S. to cases of democratic backsliding in Hungary and Turkey. Through structured...
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September 9, 2025 at 2:13 AM