A Response to the Executive Order "Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schools"
The Washington State Civic Learning Council affirms high-quality civic learning and engagement for everyone in the state of Washington in response to the executive order.
An Invitation to Washington State's Elementary Teachers
As part of America 250 WA to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Civic Learning Council is inviting elementary teachers in Washington State to join in the Civic Learning Council America 250 Project.
Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching History: Nominations Now Open
The Governor’s Award is presented to an outstanding certified teacher of Pacific Northwest history in an accredited K-12 school in Washington or to a nonprofit organization. The awards committee welcomes nominations of individuals who demonstrate effective teaching by any measure of excellence. Nominations are due January 30, 2026.
Civic Learning Week
"Liberty and Learning: Civic Education at 250," the Civic Learning Week National Forum, will be hosted in Philadelphia from March 9-10, 2026. This in-person event will showcase effective and evidence-based examples of pluralistic civic learning in practice. In 2026, the Forum is expanding to incorporate more educator programming as it explores key topics related to civic education and the leadership needed to make high-quality civic learning a nationwide priority.
Mission & Purpose
Our mission is to promote and support the people of Washington in becoming more knowledgeable and engaged lifelong participants in democracy.
To do that, we advocate for high quality civic education and engagement, and we prioritize civic learning opportunities for underserved youth — especially youth of color, immigrant and refugee youth, and youth in rural and under-resourced communities.
