The Civic Education Center (CEC) is proud to announce the impact of its 2025–2026 programs, which engaged more than 530 students, educators, administrators, and community partners through civic learning, leadership development, civil dialogue, educator professional development, and State Seal of Civic Engagement initiatives. Throughout the school year, CEC provided opportunities for students to move beyond learning about civic engagement and into practicing it. Through the Ci

From the Classroom to the National Stage The Civic Education Center is proud to recognize Youth Service Council President Damian M. for a remarkable year of achievement, leadership, and service. When Damian first joined the Civic Education Center three years ago, he was a quiet and reserved student who rarely sought the spotlight. Through participation in the Youth Service Council, civic learning experiences, civil dialogue programs, leadership development opportunities, and

Across California, educators continue working to address one of the most persistent challenges facing schools today: chronic absenteeism. School districts have invested significant time and resources into attendance campaigns, family outreach, wellness initiatives, transportation solutions, and student support services. These efforts have helped improve attendance since the height of the pandemic, yet many schools continue searching for strategies that address a deeper questi

For many students, math class can sometimes feel disconnected from the real world. Equations, graphs, statistics, and formulas often seem isolated from the issues students care about in their communities. But across California, educators are beginning to discover something powerful: math can become one of the strongest tools for civic engagement. Through intentional project-based learning and community-connected instruction, math classrooms can help students not only strength