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Teacher Training in Ghana Helps Students Appreciate Civic Responsibilities

Icon   June 23, 2011 in News by admin

The National Commission for Civic Education held a 3-day teacher training in Kumasi, Ghana this May. Teachers from 10 regions attended the workshop that focused on youth better understanding their… Read more

Moroccan Civic Educator Honored

Icon   June 23, 2011 in News by admin

Elarbi Imad, Moroccan Center for Civic Education president and Civitas International Programs country director for Morocco, was recently honored at the U.S. State Department’s celebration of the 70th anniversary of… Read more

Students From Sycamore Canyon Middle School Advance To California State-Level We The People.

Icon   January 21, 2011 in News by admin

A team of eighth-graders from Sycamore Canyon School will advance to a state-level competition at the end of this month after winning the first round of this year’s “We the… Read more

Indiana Students Take On Bullying And Gang Violence

Icon   January 19, 2011 in News by admin

Students from Gary, Indiana believe that they are just as responsible as adults when it comes to being good citizens.  This year for Project Citizen, sophomores from West Side Leadership… Read more

New International Centre for Human Rights Education Established in Oslo, Norway

Icon   January 18, 2011 in News by admin

This new International Centre for Human Rights Education will plan and coordinate new programs, evaluate and develop existing and contribute to skills development and strengthening of the large international network… Read more

Gambella, Ethiopia Hosts Human Rights And Democracy Workshop

Icon   January 6, 2011 in News by admin

  Gambella, December 22 (WIC) – Deputy Chief Administrator of the Gambella State, Guaner Yer, said that due attention would be paid to the efficient provision of civic education in schools  so… Read more