Civic Education for Civic Life

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$66,850
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Learning Law and Democracy Foundation
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
November 2023
End Date
June 2024
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Statewide
Statewide
Project Overview

Supporting the civic development of young people by connection to relevant content knowledge and engagement skills through new civic education resources is the focus of "Civic Education for Civic Life." By learning about the United States and Minnesota Constitutions, principles of democracy, structures of government, rights, politics, elections, and citizenship, students will be prepared to carry on Minnesota's enviable civic tradition of being a national leader in informed civic participation.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (e)
Appropriation Language

2022-2023 Civics Education Legacy Grant Years 1 and 2

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$66,850
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$7,422
Administration costs
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

1) New resources will be developed, piloted, reviewed, revised and made avaiable on the redesigned Super Civics page of teachingcivics.org website, Resources include 10 new lessons on elections, 4 new mini mock trials, children's literature recommendations that include complimentary activities that support reading skills and civics learning.
2) Through participation in professional development, teachers will be better prepared to teach civics, and community leaders and volunteers will learn about ways to participate in local civic education efforts.
3) Communities will value the importance of great civics education for their young people.

Source of Additional Funds

NA

Recipient Board Members
Jennifer Bloom
Debra Berghoff
Mary Jo McGuire
Jeff McGuire
Debra Noll
Project Manager
First Name
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Administered By
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Location

987 Ivy Avenue East
St. Paul, MN 55106

Phone
651-774-0205
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