CERL Substack

Preparing young people to navigate the political world and become engaged in their communities has become increasingly complex. The Civic Education Research Lab (CERL) at Georgetown University conducts research that informs civic education and democratic practices. On our CERL Substack page, we share research, practical information, and resources on civic education and engagement. Our aim is to promote quality civic education for all and support a strong democracy.

Read more in our recent Substack posts:

Beverly Sanford, Rajiv Vinnakota, Diana Owen

Debriefing the Divide: What We Learned from Seven Conversations on Youth and Affective Polarization
Oct. 30, 2025

American perception gap

Affective Polarization & the Perception Gap Lesson
How our political other might just be “More Like US”
Oct. 23, 2025

Students report feeling more confident about AI than teachers.

Civic Education in the Age of AI
Oct. 16, 2025

We the People teacher stands in front of her classroom. (graphic)

From the Sidelines to the Starting Lineup: Civics in the Literacy Playbook
Oct. 3, 2025

Constitution Day Symposium

Happy Belated Constitution Day!
Sept. 25, 2025

Students participate in Project Citizen project-based learning.

From Classroom to Community: Project Citizen and the Power of Project-Based Learning
Part 3: The Big Reveal: PBL & Project Citizen Student Outcomes
Sept. 18, 2025

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