A Growing Partnership to Improve Civic Life in Virginia
In partnership with the Virginia Commission on Civic Education, Virginia Civics is spearheading the Virginia Civics Coalition, a group of organizations and individuals committed to advancing effective and meaningful civic learning policies and practices. The Coalition is based on a shared commitment to policies and practices that represent the interests and experiences of all Virginians, with distinct recommendations for K-12, higher education, and adults.
The Coalition began in 2021 with a “listening tour,” engaging Virginians from a broad cross-section of civic learning, from practitioners to consumers, to get a comprehensive look at the civic health of the Commonwealth. These conversations were organized by various “communities of practice,” where Coalition members engaged with their professional peers, and a Coalition Advisory Group was formed with representatives from each of these communities.
Communities of Practice
- K-12 Education
- Higher Education
- Museums & Local History Groups
- Civic Education Organizations
- Local & Community Service Groups
- State Policymakers
- Legal & Advocacy Groups
- Financial Supporters & Board Members
- Students
- Parents