The National Civic League has always stood for the value of including everyone in community decision-making, along with the principle that equity helps everyone thrive and the importance of leaders...
From the desk of Rebecca Trout, Director of the National Civic League’s DC Office and All-America City Award Trust in institutions—ranging from Congress and the criminal justice system to the...
New year, new civic skills. Civic Genius just wrapped up a series of It’s Your America workshops in Washington State on the topic of housing and growth. In Everett, Bellevue,...
Food is more than sustenance—it is a universal connector, a bridge between cultures, and a catalyst for civic action. Throughout history, breaking bread together has symbolized peace, unity, and collaboration....
Selecting a superintendent is one of the most impactful decisions a school board makes, shaping the education and community development trajectory. A superintendent is a leader who embodies the district’s...
There are at least four widely recognized reasons for adopting more inclusive democratic practices: representation, legitimacy and decision quality, civic trust, and accountability with transparency. Engaging diverse citizen perspectives, including...
All-America City Event and Communications Intern National Civic League Job Description About Us The mission of the National Civic League is to advance inclusive civic engagement and promote innovations...
In many cities, one crucial yet often overlooked event offers a unique chance to strengthen ties between elected officials and the public: the annual city council retreat. This special meeting,...
One of the cities making measurable progress by engaging the community to address climate change is Boulder, Colorado, which recently announced that it achieved a 24% reduction in greenhouse gas...
