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(information about these websites was taken from the organization's website)
The Center for Civic Education - “The Center for Civic Education is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational corporation dedicated to fostering the development of informed, responsible participation in civic life by citizens committed to values and principles fundamental to American constitutional democracy. The Center specializes in civic/citizenship education, law-related education, and international educational exchange programs for developing democracies. Programs focus on the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights; American political traditions and institutions at the federal, state, and local levels; constitutionalism; civic participation; and the rights and responsibilities of citizens.”
We the People – “an instructional program designed to enhance students’ understanding of the institutions of American constitutional democracy. At the same time, students discover the contemporary relevance of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.”
Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) - provides research, grant programs, and information on civic education.
National Council for the Social Studies – resources/publications for teaching citizenship.
National Alliance for Civic Education (NACE) - alliance of national educational, professional and business organization dedicated to improving civic education and teacher training.