Past Event Library
There is never a bad time for learning. Whether you missed an event or want to revisit an interesting moment, you can view all our recorded events here, including those of our member organizations.
PA Civics Presents: The State of Civic Education in PA (September 20, 2023)
Join Pennsylvania Secretary of Education, Dr. Khalid Mumin and the PA Civics coalition for a conversation about the state of civic education in Pennsylvania. Education leaders discuss the National Assessment of Educational Progress report and Act 35, spotlight civic learning in the classroom and community, and identify solutions to bolster civic education across the commonwealth.
PA Civics Presents: The State of Civic Education in PA (February 22, 2022)
Governor Tom Wolf, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education Noe Ortega, Judge Marjorie Rendell, Congressman Jim Gerlach, and other notable education leaders will discuss their current efforts to lift civics in Pennsylvania's schools and examine ACT 35 implementation and how to support schools and students in preparing the next generation of citizens.
Elevating Civic Literacy in PA for a Bright Economic Future
Business for America PA - June 13, 2023
As eighth-grader scores fall to their lowest levels, the downward trend on civic literacy in the US continues to be alarming. Businesses are concerned that too many young people lack a basic understanding of government institutions and the responsibilities of being a citizen. On June 13th, BFA | Pennsylvania hosted a panel titled Elevating Civic Literacy in PA for a Bright Economic Future to explore innovative ideas to reverse these trends. Two PA Civics members spoke on the panel: Former Member of Congress Jim Gerlach and Angelique Hinton, Executive Director of PA Youth Vote