Quality Civic Education for All
The Civic Education Research Lab (CERL) at Georgetown University investigates the effectiveness of civic teaching and learning for elementary, secondary, and university students. CERL researches programs and practices with collaborative partners in civic education and examines civic engagement and discourse in the digital age.
CERL’s Dr. Diana Owen Appointed to Help Shape National Civics Assessment
September 21st, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Dr. Diana Owen, director of the Civic Education Research Lab (CERL) at Georgetown University, has been appointed to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)…
Delaware Kicks Off New Integrated Civics and Literacy Initiative
August 25th, 2026
CERL to partner with Delaware and Center for Civic Education to help shape program Newark, Del. – The Delaware State Department of Education and Delaware Center for Civics Education kicked off…
APSA and CERL Host Teaching and Learning Symposium on Civic Education and America’s 250th
July 9th, 2026
Washington, D.C. – The American Political Science Association (APSA) and the Civic Education Research Lab (CERL) hosted nearly 30 scholars, civic educators, and practitioners at Georgetown…
CERL and the Center for Civic Education Present We the People: National Symposium on Civic Education Research Proceedings
May 28th, 2026
March 6–7, 2026 at Georgetown University The Civic Education Research Lab (CERL) and the Center for Civic Education invited civic education leaders—more than 160 educators,…
James Madison Legacy Project Expansion
The James Madison Legacy Project Expansion (JMLPE) seeks to improve professional development and instruction in the Center for Civic Education’s We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution…
Integrated Civic Competencies
Integrated Civic Competencies (ICC) is a groundbreaking civic education program created by the Center for Civic Education to intentionally incorporate civic competencies into the existing Project…
Project Citizen Research Program
Project Citizen will reach thousands of students to increase civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions. Project Citizen is an interdisciplinary curricular program that promotes competent and…
Civics that Empowers All Students (CEAS)
We the People: Civics that Empowers All Students (CEAS) focuses on providing elementary and middle school teachers with professional development to instruct the Center for Civic Education’s We the…
Project Community
Project Community is an innovative civic education program designed by the Center for Civic Education to integrate media literacy into its existing Project Citizen curriculum. The program is…
Civics in the Digital Age
Educating students to engage effectively and responsibly using digital technology. The digital transformation of politics and society has substantial implications for civic education. People must…
James Madison Legacy Project
Providing civic education to high-need students. Preparing young people for civic life is an essential task of a democratic society. Civic education gives individuals heightened knowledge,…
Presidential and Congressional Academies
The Academies provide high-quality educational engagement in American history and civics. The Presidential Academy is for secondary school teachers, and the Congressional Academy is for high-need…
