The Democratic Knowledge Project believes that access to high-quality civics curriculum, experiential civic learning, and communities of practice are essential for teachers if they are to support deeper civic learning for students. The DKP worked with 60 educators in more than 15 districts in MA over four years to codesign, pilot, and redesign a year-long civics curriculum, entitled “Civic Engagement in Our Democracy,” that is aligned with both the Massachusetts state requirements for civic education and, nationally, the Educating for American Democracy roadmap for high-quality history and civic education. “Civic Engagement in Our Democracy” was published in August 2023. Our in-person summer institute provides educators with an introduction to the curriculum, including its core pedagogies and the instructional strategies embedded within it.

This year’s Civic Engagement in Our Democracy Summer Institute will take place July 15-17, 2025 at Harvard University. If you are interested in participating in the Institute, please email Chad Ajag at cajig@democraticknowledgeproject.org to learn more.