Our Mission
Civics for Colorado (formerly C3LE) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to sparking civic engagement across all generations in Colorado. For over 35 years, we’ve partnered with schools, leaders, and communities to increase civic knowledge, develop skills, and foster productive conversations that lead to meaningful action and engagement.
Our Core Beliefs:
- Democracy Requires Practice: Democratic principles should be intentionally woven into everyday learning.
- Students Are the Present: We empower students to use their voices to create change in their schools and communities now and in the future.
- Authentic Learning is Engaging: We value assessments and activities that connect classroom learning to real-world experiences.
- Deep Knowledge: Understanding law and society in meaningful ways sparks curiosity and builds connections across subjects.
- Civic Skills for Life: Schools should nurture democratic values and civic participation skills for classrooms, schools, and communities.
What We Do
In Colorado Schools We provide students and educators with tools and opportunities to engage deeply in civic learning:
- Civics Action professional learning for teachers to empower them in delivering effective civics education.
- Real-world civic engagement opportunities for students that build practical skills and understanding.
- Coordination of National Civics Programs, including:
- We the People constitutional law program
- Project Citizen civic action program
- Street Law, Inc. community deliberations
- Civics that Empowers All Student (CEAS)
- James Madison Legacy Project