Young people have often been at the forefront of social change. During the Vietnam War, young Americans protested the fact that 18-year-olds were eligible for the military draft, but many could not vote. Their persistence, aided by the Civil Rights…
Bianca is an activist and community organizer with experience at the local and national level. Prior to joining the Students Learn Students Vote Coalition team, Bianca was the Director of Community Engagement for a city council office in San Antonio,…
Download full report (.pdf) Black women are widely recognized as champions of democracy: turning out and organizing massive numbers of people amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Their arduous labor did not solely increase turnout–it also reinvigorated the spirit of democracy in…
We are pleased to announce that Caleb Gayle will join us as the incoming CEO of the National Conference on Citizenship. Most recently, Gayle worked at Boston Consulting Group after completing both his MBA and master’s degree in public policy…
To strengthen our democracy, it is clear we need to foster a shared understanding of our government, the voting process, and democratic principles – as well as build critical skills like media literacy and respectful dialogue. At NCoC, we are…
The American South is a vital part of our country – and this pandemic is worsening the existing challenges and deepening inequities in the region. The Pandemic to Prosperity team is proud to partner with Fair Count and the Southern Economic Advancement Project…
We are excited to share that we have multiple upcoming events with an impressive array of civic leaders and organizations. Take a look at our schedule and register below: 2021 Annual Conference on Citizenship “Accelerate Democracy – Keep Moving Forward!”…
Our partners in New Hampshire, the University of New Hampshire’s Carsey School of Public Policy, have released the 2020 New Hampshire Civic Health Index. This is the second report produced in the state that analyzes the different ways citizens participate…
A major focus of the National Conference on Citizenship is to offer regular learning opportunities with local leaders, civic practitioners, and democracy experts. These conversations lead up to our keynote, national event to advance democracy and civic engagement – the…
The National Conference on Citizenship’s work has been aimed at increasing American’s participation in civic life—locally, in their states, and nationally. In 2020, NCoC significantly expanded and now houses a series of highly innovative projects representing research-based, practitioner-focused efforts promoting…
February 24th, 2021 NCoC Learning Circle: Engage, Inform, Print, Repeat: How Printers Work and Play in Democracy (Access Passcode: 6Y=+#A1K) Art and the printing press has long been used as a tool for civic and political expression. Still today, it…
This year, NCoC will be focusing on the different ways we can support leaders and organizations to increase civic participation locally. In order for that to happen in a meaningful way, we need more investment and resources in civic education…