March 30, 2025
The Beyond the Ballot report highlights an urgent need for stronger civics education in Kentucky schools while providing recommendations on how the Commonwealth can rise to the top nationally. As...
March 3, 2025
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...
March 3, 2025
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...
March 2, 2025
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,...
March 2, 2025
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....
January 29, 2025
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...
January 29, 2025
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...
January 17, 2025
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...
December 27, 2024
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,...