CIVICLENS CURRICULUM

Civic EducationFor Every Learner

EdCommons delivers comprehensive civic education through an interactive online platform with simulations, data tools, real-time collaboration, and hands-on activities for every learner.

Quick-Start Resource Toolkits

Scripted toolkits you can plug into lessons already happening in class.

Seminar Arc Planner
Build a 3-week arc of readings, prompts, and assessments.
Steps
  • Define essential question
  • Select readings & activities
  • Plan assessment checkpoints
Outputs
  • Seminar plan
  • Discussion prompts
  • Assessment rubric
Policy Brief Workflow
Guide students from problem framing to recommendations.
Steps
  • Frame the policy problem
  • Synthesize evidence
  • Draft recommendations
Outputs
  • Brief outline
  • Evidence matrix
  • Revision checklist
Community Action Sprint
Turn class topics into civic action in two weeks.
Steps
  • Select issue
  • Map stakeholders
  • Launch action + reflection
Outputs
  • Action plan
  • Stakeholder map
  • Reflection prompts

Select Your Level

Each curriculum is carefully designed for the developmental stage and learning objectives of the audience.

Middle School

Grades 6-8

Supplemental resource sets for civic knowledge, local government, and community engagement. Built to plug into existing class units.

6 Resource Sets24 ActivitiesFlexible Use30+ Projects
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Resource Sets
Introduction to Civic Life
Your Local Community
State Government Basics
Rights & Responsibilities
Making Your Voice Heard
Community Action Project
High School

Grades 9-12

Supplemental resources for policy analysis, constitutional study, and civic action. Includes standard, AP, IB, and Honors tracks.

8 Resource SetsAP/IB/HonorsFlexible Use45+ Projects
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Resource Sets
Constitutional Foundations
The Three Branches
State & Federal Relations
Electoral Systems
Policy Analysis
Education Policy Deep Dive
Advocacy & Action
Capstone Project
Higher Education

Undergraduate

Resource hub for policy analysis, research methods, and comparative studies — built to support current courses.

10 Resource Sets40 ActivitiesFlexible Use55+ Projects
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Resource Sets
Policy Analysis Fundamentals
Research Methods in Policy
Comparative Education Policy
Stakeholder Analysis
Data-Driven Decision Making
Policy Communication
Legislative Process
Advocacy Strategies
Ethics in Policy
Capstone Research
Advanced Studies

Graduate

Doctoral resource hub for theory, methods, and research practice to use alongside your program.

12 Resource Sets48 ActivitiesFlexible Use65+ Projects
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Resource Sets
Advanced Policy Theory
Quantitative Methods
Qualitative Research Design
Mixed Methods Approaches
Historical Policy Analysis
International Comparative Studies
Policy Implementation
Equity & Justice in Policy
Leadership & Change
Dissertation Preparation
Publication & Dissemination
Policy Practice Seminar

Learning for Everyone

Specialized learning modules designed for specific audiences and their unique needs in understanding education policy.

6 Modules

Families & Community

Learning modules designed for parents and community members to understand education policy, engage with schools, and advocate for their communities.

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8 Modules

Policy Analysts & Researchers

Specialized modules on education policy research, data analysis methods, and evidence-based advocacy for professionals working in policy analysis and research.

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What's Included

Everything educators and students need for comprehensive civic education.

Resource Guides

In-browser prompts, checklists, and practice workflows aligned to your lessons.

Interactive Activities

Simulations, debates, mock legislatures, and hands-on civic engagement projects.

Classroom Alignment

Built to complement existing syllabi, frameworks, and course requirements. Aligned to C3 standards.

Adopt EdCommons for Your School

Our digital platform with interactive tools, student tracking, simulations, and collaborative features scales to fit your school or district.

Interactive Platform

Interactive lessons, simulations, discussion tools, real-time student progress, and LMS integration. Ideal for 1:1 classrooms.

Digital Tools

Simulations, data dashboards, collaborative tools, and interactive activities that bring civic education to life.