James Madison Legacy Project Expansion

Working with expert teachers and consultants, the Center for Civic Education developed new resources for We the People educators. These resources encourage instruction that fosters positive civics and social-emotional learning (SEL) outcomes among English learners, students with disabilities, and students of color.

Focusing on how to work with high-need learners, the summer institutes and ongoing professional learning community will provide teachers with:

• Civics and government content from renowned scholars
• Best practices to support SEL and inclusion in the social studies classroom
• Free materials and texts
• 52 Professional Learning Hours (PLUs)
• A stipend for completing research requirements

Teachers and underserved students in the following states participate in the We the People curriculum during the 2024-2025 school year. Look out for research results from Georgetown University's Civic Education Research Lab featuring We the People's outcomes for multilingual learners and students of color! After completing the research, we will share free inquiry-based lesson plans for actively engaging middle and secondary school students in the We the People curriculum.

You are always welcome to contact your state's We the People coordinator or the Center for Civic Education program staff with any questions. Subscribe to the Center’s newsletter to keep up-to-date on all our opportunities!