RI Civic Learning Week 2027

What is Civic Learning Week?

This free, primarily virtual event celebrates and advances civic education across Rhode Island. Hosted by the Rhode Island Civic Learning Coalition (RICLC) in partnership with community organizations, teachers, and students, the week brings together diverse voices—students, educators, administrators, policymakers, parents, and community members—around a shared commitment to strengthening democracy through civic learning.

In connection the national movement, this week aims to:

• Create positive and engaging civic learning opportunities

• Elevate civic education as a community and national priority

• Connect educators, students, coalition partners, business leaders, and community members around civic education

By showcasing the civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions essential to an informed and engaged populace, Civic Learning Week energizes the movement for renewed civic education in Rhode Island and beyond.

All events are free and open to the public.

Submit a Proposal to Host a Civic Learning Week Event

Help shape the future of civic life in Rhode Island!

Civic Learning Week is an annual statewide call to action designed to prioritize civic education, uplift youth voices, and foster informed participation across the Ocean State. We invite educators, community organizations, local leaders, student groups, and passionate individuals to host an event—virtually or in person—during this impactful week.

Whether you represent a museum, a high school civics club, a local municipality, or a community advocacy group, your event can help ignite civic engagement across Rhode Island.

Why Host an Event?

• Elevate Your Mission: Showcase your organization’s commitment to democracy, youth leadership, or community resilience.

• Reach a Statewide Audience: Gain visibility through the official Rhode Island Civic Learning Week calendar and promotional channels.

• Inspire Action: Connect directly with students, educators, and neighbors to turn civic knowledge into local impact.

Need Inspiration? Examples of Past Events

Events can range from 30-minute virtual workshops to full-day in-person gatherings. Past events nationally and across Rhode Island have included:

Community Discussions & Panel Talks

• Immigration & Belonging: Community conversations exploring local policy, immigrant civic participation, and stories of belonging in Rhode Island.

• Intergenerational Dialogues: Roundtable discussions connecting high school students with local state legislators or city council members to discuss issues affecting youth.

• Justice System Insights: Virtual Q&A sessions with judges, legal advocates, or policy experts demystifying the judicial process.

Interactive & Youth-Led Workshops

• Youth Civics Town Halls: Student-led forums where youth present community action projects and advocate for policy solutions.

• Civic Game Nights: Interactive evenings utilizing civic-themed trivia, mock trials, or digital simulations to make civic learning fun and accessible.

• Youth Voter Registration Drives: High school or college student groups organizing campus-wide registration and voter readiness workshops.

Classroom & Educator Engagements

• Educator Professional Development: Hands-on training for teachers covering new civics curricula, media literacy strategies, or civil discourse techniques.

• State House Rallies & Visits: Advocacy events bringing together students, teachers, and lawmakers at the State House to call for increased civic education funding.

Event Criteria & Details

• Formats: Virtual webinars, hybrid panel discussions, in-person workshops, classroom visits, library exhibits, or community film screenings.

• Who Can Host: Anyone! K–12 schools, higher education institutions, non-profits, youth organizations, public libraries, cultural institutions, and municipal boards.

• Core Requirement: Events must be nonpartisan and centered on promoting civic knowledge, skills, or engagement.

Ready to lead?

Submit your proposal by January 22, 2027 using our quick submission form below. Let’s build a more engaged Rhode Island together!

2027 RI Civic Learning Week
Schedule of Events