Civic Engagement and Education
In an era of increasing challenges to democratic participation and community cohesion, schools play a crucial role in empowering students to understand and engage in the democratic process. At the College of Education, #EdTerpsEngage are leading the way in conducting research and preparing educators to facilitate meaningful civic learning. Our efforts focus on teaching students how to exercise their civic rights and duties and identify mis/disinformation. Through our work, we are strengthening civic engagement and building more informed and connected communities.
Initiatives and Programs
A partnership of experts in education, journalism, political science and public policy to form the leadership for university research, teaching and learning and democracy-related programs.
The College of Education is a founding member of this cross-partisan organization committed to building an inclusive coalition committed to ensuring that all ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ students have access to meaningful, hands-on, comprehensive civic education and service-learning opportunities.
A professional development program designed to support the integration of civic engagement experiences into any planned or designed course.
Civic Engagement News
Research Centers and Labs
- Intergroup (InDi) Dialogue Training Center
A collaborative effort among the College of Education, Undergraduate Studies and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion aimed to equip clients, partners and constituents with the necessary tools to navigate complex diversity issues with confidence and compassion.
A community-led effort convened by scholars at the University of ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ to study the impact of lower voting ages in the United States.