Vision Statement
We envision a Colorado where every student is equipped to participate thoughtfully and effectively in our democracy—guided by educators who have access to robust, experiential, and inclusive civic learning opportunities, supported by statewide infrastructure and sustained funding.
Our Core Beliefs
- Democracy Requires Practice: Democratic principles should be intentionally woven into everyday learning.
- Students Are the Present: We empower students to use their voices to create change in their schools and communities now and in the future.
- Authentic Learning is Engaging: We value experiential and project-based learning that connects classroom learning to real-world experiences.
- Deep Knowledge: Understanding law and society in meaningful ways sparks curiosity and builds connections across subjects.
- Civic Skills for Life: Schools should nurture democratic values and civic participation skills for classrooms, schools, and communities.
Operations & Funding
We have been a leading civics work in schools for more than 35 years with our predecessor organizations–The Center for Education in Law and Democracy, Civic Canopy, and the Colorado Center for Learning and Engagement (C3LE).
Civics for Colorado is supported by the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center. The Colorado Nonprofit Development Center (CNDC) mission is to enable all Colorado communities to thrive by maximizing the impact of nonprofits through their fiscal sponsorship. CNDC provides Civics for Colorado with management functions of finance, human resources, legal compliance, and risk management.
Civics for Colorado is grateful for the generous support from the following organizations:
