Civic Literacy and Constructive Citizenship
What Is Civic Literacy, and Why Does It Matter?
Introduces the concept of civic literacy and explains how understanding rights, responsibilities, and governance forms the foundation of democratic participation and societal health.
How to Read the News Without Being Manipulated
Teaches students how to identify bias, propaganda, framing, and emotional manipulation in news sources—building critical thinking over blind consumption.
Left, Right, and Everything in Between
Explores the basic spectrum of political ideologies without demonizing any side. Helps learners map their own values while respecting opposing viewpoints.
The Anatomy of a Law: How Rules Are Made and Changed
Demystifies how legislation happens—from idea to policy—and empowers students to understand their influence on real-world decisions.
Civil Rights and Civil Wrongs: Knowing the Difference
Outlines fundamental civil liberties and what it means when they’re denied. Connects history, activism, and present-day protections in relatable terms.
Fake News, Real Consequences
Explores how misinformation spreads, its impact on democracy, and how students can fact-check and slow its influence in everyday life.
The Art of Disagreement
Teaches respectful, constructive debate and the ability to engage with people you disagree with—without attacking or shutting down dialogue.
Your Vote, Your Voice
Covers the history, power, and process of voting—from local elections to national movements—making the case for early civic engagement.
From Protest to Policy: The Power of Collective Action
Analyzes how civil movements evolve, gain traction, and affect change—while showing students how to advocate ethically and effectively.
Social Media and Political Echo Chambers
Explains how algorithms reinforce beliefs and polarize users, and offers tools to break out of digital silos and seek balanced understanding.
Understanding Free Speech—And Its Limits
Teaches students what freedom of expression protects, what it doesn’t, and how to responsibly exercise this right in school and society.
Civil Disobedience: When Breaking the Law Can Be a Moral Act
Explores historic and modern examples of nonviolent resistance and invites students to think critically about justice, law, and conscience.
How Governments Work: Systems, Structures, and Separation of Powers
Offers a crash course in civics: executive, legislative, judicial branches, and how they check each other to prevent tyranny or abuse.
Who Really Pays the Taxes, and Where Does It Go?
Demystifies public finance and the role of taxes in shaping services, equity, infrastructure, and national priorities.
Social Contracts: The Unwritten Rules That Hold Us Together
Explores the philosophical idea of a social contract and how trust, responsibility, and cooperation are central to functioning communities.
Civic Courage: When Speaking Up Is the Harder, Braver Choice
Shares inspiring stories of young changemakers and how courage in small acts builds a culture of accountability and justice.
Why Extremism Happens, and How to Resist It
Examines the psychological and social roots of radicalization. Equips learners with tools for empathy, discernment, and resistance to hate.
Public Service vs. Self-Interest: What Makes a Good Leader?
Analyzes what ethical leadership looks like, in politics and beyond. Encourages students to recognize values over charisma or spin.
Digital Democracy: Participating in the Age of the Internet
Explores how youth today can influence policy, raise awareness, and mobilize communities using digital tools—safely and effectively.
Understanding the Media: Who Owns the Message?
Teaches students to investigate the sources, funding, and motives behind media platforms and how that affects editorial choices.
Civic Engagement Starts Young: How Students Can Lead Now
Gives practical examples of how learners—regardless of age—can make a difference in their schools, neighborhoods, and online spaces.
What Makes a Society Fair? Debating Justice, Equity, and Responsibility
Invites students into timeless debates about fairness, using real-world scenarios that challenge their moral reasoning and empathy.
Citizenship in a Globalized World
Encourages students to view themselves not only as citizens of a country, but of an interconnected planet—balancing local identity with global responsibility.