Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics

The Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics was established to honor Ambassador Leonore Annenberg’s lifelong dedication to public service and civics education. The Institute’s signature programs for high school students include AnnenbergClassroom.org, which hosts the Student Voices’ Speak Outs and, in partnership with the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands, an award-winning curriculum of online videos and games on the Constitution. In 2012 Annenberg Classroom launched a political literacy companion site to the award-winning FactCheck.org, called FlackCheck.org.

For more information on LAIC’s programs please visit: www.AnnenbergClassroom.org.

Lance Holbert (center), director of APPC’s Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics, discussed civic education on a C-SPAN panel in October, 2024.

Holbert Talks Civic Education on C-SPAN

Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics November 20, 2024

Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics Director Lance Holbert (center) took part in a C-SPAN panel on “Using Technology to Increase Civic Education."

Illustration for PBS News Hour Classroom

PBS News Hour Classroom Wins Civics Award to Develop Community College Resources

Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics November 13, 2024

PBS News Hour Classroom has won the Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics' Civic Mission of the Nation Award for educational resources.

A family watching a presidential debate.

Presidential Debates Were a Missed Opportunity for Parents

Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics October 22, 2024

APPC study shows only one in five parents watched the debates with their children, despite importance of intergenerational debate viewing.

Community college student raising her hand.

New Report Outlines Opportunities for Civics Education at Community Colleges

Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics August 21, 2024

An APPC report assesses the current state of civics education in community colleges and how it can be enhanced across the United States.

R. Lance Holbert

R. Lance Holbert Named to Lead Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics

Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics June 24, 2024

R. Lance Holbert, a communication scholar, will head APPC's civics education initiatives as director of the Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics.

Center for Civic Education Wins 2024 Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics Award

Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics June 05, 2024

The Center for Civic Education has received the 2024 Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics Award from the Annenberg Public Policy Center.

Title card for "Juneteenth" documentary film, a Bronze Winner in the 3rd Annual Anthem Awards.

Annenberg Classroom Film ‘Juneteenth’ Wins a Bronze Anthem Award

Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics February 06, 2024

Annenberg Classroom's documentary "Juneteenth: Exploring Freedom's Stories" won a Bronze prize in the 3rd Annual Anthem Awards.

Winning Lesson Proposals on New York Times v. Sullivan Documentary Announced

Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics January 26, 2024

The Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics announces the winning proposals for lesson plans for the Annenberg Classroom film on the Supreme Court case New York Times v. Sullivan.

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

APPC Community Celebrates Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s Life and Legacy

Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics December 01, 2023

The Annenberg Public Policy Center mourns the passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and celebrates her life and work as a champion of civics education programs.

First Amendment and US Constitution text with legal gavel. For story on LAIC civics award.

Rendell Center Receives Annenberg Civics Award to Create First Amendment Videos

Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics October 10, 2023

The Rendell Center for Civics and Civic Engagement has received the 2023 Civic Mission of the Nation Award to develop a video series for community colleges.