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.

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Students from Mountain View High School, Arizona, present to a panel of judges.

It Takes a Schoolhouse
Apr. 30, 2026

Foothill High School, the 2026 We the People National Finals Champions, pose with their award.

Inspired by the Next Generation at the We the People National Finals
Apr. 23, 2026

Why Civic Knowledge Matters More Than We Think
Apr, 16, 2026

100+ civic educators, researchers, and policymakers attended the Educating Students for Civic Engagement conference in 2024.

In Case You Missed It: What We’ve Been Learning about Civic Education
Apr. 9, 2026

Two cats play on a couch.

Putting the Cat in Civic EduCATion: Five Civic Skills We Can Learn from Cats
Apr. 2, 2026

Sesame Street characters have tea.

“Can You Tell Me How to Get to Democracy?”: Sesame Street as Civic Education
Mar. 26, 2026

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