We are a non-partisan nonprofit dedicated to empowering elementary and middle school students with knowledge of their constitutional and civil rights. We make complex legal and civic concepts accessible and engaging through lesson plans, workshops, and landmark case studies. By connecting youth with leaders, scholars, and advocates, we foster equity, inspire active participation, and encourage the next generation of informed, justice-minded citizens.

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Civic Roots was born from a shared vision among passionate advocates for civil rights education. While working at the ACLU, we saw firsthand how many young people lacked access to meaningful civic learning. Realizing that constitutional principles and landmark cases are often taught too late, or not at all, we came together to create a nonprofit focused on bringing those lessons into earlier grades.