Building Civic Literacy for a Healthier Democracy
We equip students, educators, and communities with the tools to understand civic institutions, evaluate information critically, and engage responsibly in public life.
Critical Thinking
Develop essential skills to analyze information carefully, evaluate sources, and make informed decisions independently.
Media Awareness
Understand media influence, recognize bias, and navigate online platforms safely and responsibly every day.
Civic Engagement
Encourage active participation in community, democracy, and social issues through education and informed action.
Our Mission and What We Do
We believe a healthy democracy depends on an informed public. Our nonprofit works to expand civic literacy and media education, giving individuals the knowledge and skills they need to understand institutions, assess information critically, and participate meaningfully in civic life. Through educational resources and public-facing programs, we help communities build the foundation for thoughtful civic engagement in an evolving media landscape.
Why Civic & Media Literacy Matter
The stability of a democracy depends on having citizens who know how to push for good policy and have the ability to sort through propaganda. Civic literacy helps people understand institutions, citizen rights and responsibilities, and how public decisions are made. Media literacy enables individuals to evaluate information, recognize bias and misinformation, and engage with diverse perspectives. Together, these skills are vital in an era of rapid information flow and complex civic life. Strengthening civic and media literacy promotes informed participation, respectful discourse, and trust in democratic processes. Individuals with historical background knowledge also have higher levels of civic and media literacy.
Who We Serve
We serve educators, students, community organizations, and members of the public who are committed to strengthening civic understanding and media literacy. Our resources support classroom instruction, community-based learning, and individual engagement, and are designed to be accessible, nonpartisan, and adaptable across diverse educational and civic contexts.
Featured Work
We provide easy to use lesson plans that help teachers create lessons that improve critical thinking.
“This organization brings clarity to complex civic topics, supporting informed discussion without pushing an agenda in educational and community settings across diverse.”
Jonathan Reyes
“The resources are thoughtfully designed and genuinely useful in the classroom, helping students understand civic systems while developing critical media skills responsibly.”
Melissa Carter
Learn More About Our Programs
Explore our programs, educational resources, and research-informed approach to strengthening civic literacy and media education, supporting critical thinking, informed participation, and responsible engagement within today’s complex and evolving information environment.