Oklahoma Center for Civic Education (OKCCE)
Programs & Initiatives
Programs
We The People: The Citizen and the Constitution
The Citizen and the Constitution" is the Center for Civic Education's flagship program, offering a comprehensive curriculum that educates elementary, middle, and high school students on the history and principles of the U.S. constitutional democracy. The program includes simulated congressional hearings, where students present and discuss their understanding before a panel of judges. It also features national and state competitions, professional development for educators, and various resources to enhance learning in the classroom.
For more detailed information, visit the Center for Civic Education's website: https://www.civiced.org/we-the-people
Project Citizen
Project Citizen is a curriculum designed by the Center for Civic Education aimed at middle, secondary, and post-secondary students and adult groups. It promotes competent and responsible participation in local and state government. The program engages participants in a process to identify and address public policy issues in their community, enhancing their understanding and readiness for civic involvement.
For more detailed information, visit the Center for Civic Education's Project Citizen page
Civitas International
The Civitas International Programs, facilitated by the Center for Civic Education, aim to deliver exemplary civic education materials to students globally through collaborations with organizations in the U.S. and 84 other countries. This initiative has fostered a vibrant network of educators, civil society groups, educational institutions, and government agencies for over two decades, focusing on developing quality curricular materials and offering teacher training across Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
For more information, visit the Civitas International Program page: https://www.civiced.org/civitas/program
