Civic Engagement Resource Library
Everything You Need to Get Involved.
Learn it. Do it. Share it. Getting civically engaged doesn't have to be complicated. Learn how government works and how to advocate for change. Do the work with interactive guides that walk you through it step by step. Share what you know with worksheets, factsheets, and guides you can pass along to your community. Everything you need to get started is right here.
Watch & Learn: Civics Videos
Quick, engaging videos that break down how government works and how you can get involved — no dry lectures required.
Civics 101: How American government works — from Congress to your local city council — explained so you can get involved with confidence.
A guide to advocating for the causes you care about — told with old-timey PSA humor — from researching an issue to making your voice heard at city hall.
Interactive Guides: Learn by Doing
Step-by-step tools that walk you through the process — at your own pace, with no guesswork.
A practical, interactive worksheet for parents and caregivers — walk through six steps to find your issue, build knowledge, connect with others, and take action.
A self-reflection exercise to help you map your sphere of influence — where you hold power, where you face barriers, and where you're ready to grow.
Take our quiz to find your civic issue match and get ideas for good first steps. Retake the quiz as many times as you’d like!
Take & Share: Printable Resources
Worksheets, factsheets, and guides you can save, print, or pass along to your community.
A handy cheat sheet for parents and caregivers who want to understand who makes decisions in education policy.
A step-by-step guide to speaking up about what matters to you and your community.
Download, print, and share the pdf version of our practical worksheet for parents and caregivers ready to take action — from picking your issue to speaking up and sustaining your involvement over time.
A step-by-step guide to navigating city and county websites, school boards, open data portals, and public meetings.
A step-by-step guide to tracking bills, contacting your legislators, and staying informed on state government.
From Our Partners
We've teamed up with organizations doing great work in civic engagement. Explore their tools and resources below.
A slide deck from a Red Wine & Blue training for NC about voting in North Carolina. Check out other training opportunities and resources at their website.