Empowering Students through civics education: democracy starts here

This program allows informed citizens to connect with likeminded educators, share innovative strategies, and learn how to engage students in civic education.

Insightful Guest Speakers:

Hear and learn from experts in the field to foster students to become actively engaged citizens in their communities, understanding the rule of law, and more!

Civic Networking:

Connect with fellow educators passionate about shaping informed and active citizens, fostering a supportive community.

Gain Resources:

Enhance your lesson plans with supplemental resources and activities, all FREE to access and use!

Travel Covered:

Thanks to the generous support of the ABOTA Foundation, our chapters, and our sponsors, we will cover hotel accommodations and provide a travel stipend!

Potential Topics of Discussion:

• Teaching Advocacy: Training Students to be Changemakers in their Communities
• ‘Keeping’ the Republic: Encouraging a Lifetime of Civic Engagement in our Youth
• Building Bridges, Not Walls: Teaching Students the Importance of Civility and Civil Discourse
• Truth in the Age of Algorithms: How Educators Can Address Social Media Misinformation and Media Bias
• The Power of the Bench: The Supreme Court Decisions and Their Impact on Society