Advanced policy analysis and civic engagement
For: Ages 14-18
Foundations of Policy Literacy
Learn the fundamentals of how education policy is created, implemented, and evaluated at federal, state, and local levels.
National Laws & Regulations
Explore landmark federal education legislation including ESSA, IDEA, Title IX, and how federal policy shapes state and local education.
How States Govern Schools
Understand how state boards, departments of education, and legislatures shape education policy in your state.
Districts, Boards & Communities
Examine how local school boards, superintendents, and community stakeholders make decisions that affect students daily.
Debates Shaping Education Today
Analyze contemporary education policy debates including school choice, curriculum standards, equity, and student safety.
From Analysis to Action
Learn how to effectively engage with policymakers, advocate for change, and participate in the democratic process.
A universal approach to understanding any education policy document
What is this policy?
Who does it affect?
What does it do?
What are the impacts?
What can I do?
Implementation guides, assessment packets, and professional development resources
Step-by-step instructions for integrating CivicLens
Rubrics, quizzes, and project templates
Crosswalks to state social studies and civics standards
Workshop materials and self-paced training