National Summit on Civic Education
Working together to advance civic education grounded in America’s founding principles and history.
Civic Education Leaders and Funders. Higher Ed and K-12 Reform. Actionable Steps.
The National Summit on Civic Education is an annual invitation-only event for top civic education leaders to collaborate and find solutions to the pressing challenges in civic education.
Speakers and panelists offer insight on topics from the challenges K-12 teachers face and recent policy changes to the fundamentals of Constitutional education and the civic mission of universities. Some attendees have been working to improve civic education for many years, and others have come to this movement more recently because they see the need is so great.
The Summit welcomes people from every part of the country, Republicans and Democrats and independents, bringing different perspectives and life stories together to tackle these problems. If you are interested in sponsoring the upcoming National Summit, please reach out to Thomas Kelly at tkelly@gojmc.org.
If you are interested in attending the 2026 summit
Please submit a summit interest formRead the 2024 Summit Magazine
The 2024 Summit magazine asks, “Can Civic Education Save Our Institutions?” Voices from across the civic education landscape explore how civic education is crucial to the health of our society—from the military and community colleges to our nation’s museums.
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Educators and Innovators: Our Civics Moment
In November, JMC hosted the third annual National Summit on Civic Education in Philadelphia, bringing together over 170 civic education leaders, funders, and practitioners.
The discussions at the Summit centered on practical solutions, ranging from civics in community colleges to classical schools, civics competitions, and more. In the wake of a contentious national election season, there was a palpable energy to explore bipartisan strategies for depolarizing classrooms and fostering open dialogue. For insights into these conversations, check out the 2024 Summit Magazine, “Can Civic Education Save Our Institutions?”
Alongside the Summit, JMC hosted the sold-out Teach for Freedom Dinner at the National Constitution Center. The evening featured a compelling conversation between Bari Weiss, Founder of The Free Press, and JMC Board Member Pete Peterson, centered on the crucial issue of reclaiming truth in higher education.
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After the election, a civics renaissanceJack Miller Center President, Hans Zeiger, reflects on the 2024 National Summit on Civic Education which took place on November 14th and 15th in Philadelphia.