Civic education in North Carolina

  • Civic Learning Week

    Highlight, engage in, and prioritize civic education during Civic Learning Week, or any time of the year!

  • K-5 Civic Literacy

    Lessons, activities and tips created by N.C. educators for N.C. educators

  • Programs and resources

    Here’s a list of NC-based civics programs for K-12, including educational resources, youth councils, hands-on civic learning in and outside of school, and more! Know about a NC civic education program or resource? Let us know!

  • NC Civic Health Index

  • NC civic learning and youth leadership opportunities

    NC civic education opportunities from NC3, partners, and others across NC

  • NC curriculum standards

    In NC, civics and government are woven into social studies curriculum standards and every grade. The Standards, approved by the State Board of Education, outline what all NC public schools must teach.