Research
A Repository of Research on civics & developing civic dispositions
The Forum on Democracy and Education is committed to producing scholarship that informs action. Our research efforts serve as a bridge between high-level theory and the daily realities of classrooms. Explore our collection of white papers, Forum Briefs, and engagement resources to discover innovative strategies for enriched civics teaching and learning.
Scholarly Foundations
Research papers, scholarly reviews, and working papers
Charting K-12 Civic Learning: Landscape of Civics Education in 2025
Published December 2025 by Amanda Baker with contributions from Paul Goren, Katie Kinnaman and Erica Swirsky
Policy & Practice
Issue briefs, briefing notes, and workshop summaries
George Washington's Enlightenment: The First President as a Learner and Patron of Learning (Forum Brief)
Published November 11, 2025 by Ayla Deniz and Amar Fattal
Developing Civic Dispositions: Lessons from West Texas (Salon Brief)
Published January 2026 by Amanda Baker with contributions from from Hannah Pontari
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