What is the NYS Civic Consortium for Civic Learning?

In 2004, over 25 government agencies and non-governmental organizations joined forces to create the New York State Consortium for Civic Learning. The goal of the Consortium is to advance and promote the civic mission of schools and the civic learning of their students throughout New York State. The Consortium has identified three strategies for achieving its goal.

Strategies

  1. Prepare A Roadmap For Civic Learning
  2. Design A Professional Development System To Train Teachers In Civic Education And Civic Engagement
  3. Support School And School-District Policies And Programs That Renew The Importance Of The Civic Mission Of Their Schools