Trust that the Supreme Court is operating in the best interests of the American people has plummeted amid growing perceptions of partisanship, according to APPC's survey.
Institutions of Democracy
APPC Aims Adult Civics Education Programs at Higher Ed, the Military, and Business
The Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics awarded four adult civics education grants to organizations in the Civics Renewal Network and partnered on a guide to civics for adults.
‘Rule of Law for All’ Curriculum Released by Street Law
Street Law released a free curriculum for middle and high schools on the rule of law, created with the support of APPC's 2021 Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics Award.
Americans’ Civics Knowledge Drops on First Amendment and Branches of Government
After two years of improvement, Americans’ knowledge of some basic facts about their government has fallen, with less than half able to name the three branches of government.
Annenberg Classroom Film Focuses on Student Freedom of Speech
In advance of Constitution Day, September 17, Annenberg Classroom has released a new film on the First Amendment's freedom of speech when it comes to students in schools.
Jamieson Participates in ABA Panel on Future Health of Democracy
APPC Director Kathleen Hall Jamieson took part in an American Bar Association Annual Meeting panel on the future health of democracy in America and around the world.
Rendell Center Summer Teachers Institute Focuses on the Bill of Rights
The Rendell Center conducted its annual Constitutional Scholars Summer Teachers Institute in partnership with APPC for 29 teachers, focusing on the Bill of Rights.
Rendell Center Offers Webinar Series for Teachers on Judicial Independence
The Rendell Center for Civics and Civic Engagement, in partnership with APPC, is hosting a two-session webinar for teachers on the Supreme Court and judicial independence.
Rendell Center and Retro Report Join Civics Renewal Network
Two organizations, Retro Report and the Rendell Center for Civics and Civic Engagement, have joined as partners in the Civics Renewal Network.
Gilder Lehrman Institute Voting Rights Project Wins Leonore Annenberg Award
The Gilder Lehrman Institute won the 2022 Leonore Annenberg Award to create a high school program on the role of the states in determining voting rights.