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:

September 17 is Constitution Day
Five Resources for Teaching About the Constitution
Sep. 17, 2026

Patrick McSweeney and Diana Owen of CERL with Donna Phillips of the Center for Civic Education at the 2026 APSA Annual Meeting in Boston

Media Literacy in Civic Education
CERL presented new work at APSA 2026, including findings from Project Community on media literacy and civic development.
Sep. 10, 2026

Practicing What You Teach
Summer Institutes Give Teachers Meaningful Experience in Their Students’ Seats
Aug. 27, 2026

21 Delaware teachers at Literacy for We the People summer institute

Improving Literacy through Social Studies
A Look at Delaware’s New Literacy for We the People Initiative
Aug. 20, 2026

Gaming the System
CERL talks with Peter Williamson about how games can be a tool for teaching civics
August 13, 2026

Teaching Integrated Civic Competencies through Project Citizen
CERL speaks with ICC teachers before the start of the school year
Aug. 6, 2026

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