Maryland Civic Education Coalition

For the annual Maryland Civic Education & Engagement Summit, we partnered with @mdcivics to design and send physical flair to participants so they can show their support for the coalition all year long! Check out our process and designs in our new post: showofhandsvote.com/s/stories/mary…

COMING SOON! 👏 For the latest information about #NHD2023, including schedules, maps, parking information, check-in, and more, visit nhd.org/national-conte….

Congratulations to Liwen from @BullisSchool who focused on surgeon Vivien Thomas. Liwen writes 'I want everyone to remember Vivien Thomas, a legendary pioneer who opened up a new era in cardiac surgery and led more African Americans into the medical world." Great work!

Congratulations to Sarah from @BrynMawrSchool on her project about the fight to end segregated pools. She writes "I am grateful to the support I received from librarians and archivists, especially staff at the AFRO American newspaper." Congrats to this @NationalHistory Advancer!

Congratulations to Charan from @hcpss_rhhs, whose project on Tulsa's Greenwood District is advancing to the @NationalHistory Contest. His project uses a number of first hand accounts including video recordings and @USNatArchives sources. Great work!

The Lincoln Memorial @NationalMallNPS, honoring the 16th #POTUS was dedicated in #Washington, #DC, #OTD in 1922. Get a glimpse of the dedication and learn more about the events, with the #NEHgrant-funded @MallHistories. bit.ly/43rpdYd

Frederick County Public Libraries will kick off its annual Summer Challenge on Thursday, June 1. This year's Summer Challenge will track days spent reading and local community destinations visited, encouraging everyone to read and explore! m.youtube.com/watch?v=zw6rG9…

Awesome opportunity to represent @mdcivics and @AACountySchools with education thought leaders from across the nation! Cooperation and collaboration across the spectrum is vital to our democracy! #RISE2023 @iamwesmoore @GovLarryHogan

ICYMI: 4th & 7th grade #civics teachers in #Delaware (also MD/DC) can apply until May 31st to participate in a PAID Summer Institute Jul 30-Aug 4 in Annapolis on implementing the #WethePeople program from Center for Civic Ed. Apply here bit.ly/CEASapp #CivXNow

On this day in 1954, Thurgood Marshall, a legend of our state and a champion for equity, helped deliver justice in the Brown vs. Board of Education case. The anniversary of this case reminds us that we must always continue to fight for equity in education for our children.

What an amazing event. If you missed our annual awards celebration you can watch the recording at bit.ly/MCEEAwards! Thank you Lieutenant Gov @arunamiller and @TowsonU @towsoncbe!

Join us in sharing the save the date! @mdcivics @IL_CivicsHub

Some shots from our MHD State Contest at @UMBC this past weekend!

Join the movement and join the conversation with Dr. Donna Phillips.

First statistically significant decline in NAEP Civics scores in 2022. Policymakers must prioritize K-12 civics and provide adequate funding to districts, schools, teachers and students. Now, more than ever, we need #CivXNow

From @AP: 8th graders who learned about civics in a designated class outperformed those where it was embedded in another class; only 7 states currently require civics in middle school. We need #CivXNow apnews.com/article/histor…

Attn: Teachers! Summer PL opportunity from @MDHistory . The opportunity is open for educators who teach grades 4 - 12, and will be held on June 19 - 23. Participants are eligible for two CPD credits.