3rd Annual Civic Learning Week (March 6-10, 2023)
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3rd Annual Civic Learning Week (March 6-10, 2023)

With renewed focus on civic education across the United States, Civic Learning Week 2023 is dedicated to further strengthening and sustaining democracy in the Commonwealth and beyond.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS [February 16, 2023] –

The third annual Civic Learning Week will bring together students, educators, policymakers, and community leaders to strengthen constitutional democracy by elevating and further energizing the movement for civic education across the nation.

Organized by the Massachusetts Civic Learning Coalition (MCLC) in conjunction with National Civic Learning Week, the virtual workshops and events are free and open to the public throughout the week of March 6-10, 2023. A full schedule of over 35 Massachusetts events can be found here and national events can be found here.

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Massachusetts Leaders Approve 33% Increase in Civic Education Funds
Dorit Matthews Dorit Matthews

Massachusetts Leaders Approve 33% Increase in Civic Education Funds

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has approved a budget for FY23 that increases the Commonwealth’s funding for civic education from $1.5 million to $2 million.

The 33% increase in the allocation for the Civic Project Trust Fund will go to state and local education officials to help develop and implement programs for students and teachers across Massachusetts. The increase is the result of a six month campaign led by civic education leaders and the Massachusetts Civic Learning Coalition (MCLC).

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2nd Annual Massachusetts Civic Learning Week (March 7-11, 2022)
Dorit Matthews Dorit Matthews

2nd Annual Massachusetts Civic Learning Week (March 7-11, 2022)

Organized by the Massachusetts Civic Learning Coalition (MCLC), this week builds on and contributes to the state’s efforts to improve civic education in order to prepare all members of the Commonwealth to be thoughtful, informed, and engaged members of our democracy.

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