Philadelphia, PA (May 2, 2025) – The National Constitution Center and the Center for Civic Education this week have been awarded the 2025 Leonore Annenberg Civics Award for their joint initiative, Teaching250: Civics Renewal for America’s 250th and Beyond.
Presented by the Annenberg Public Policy Center, the $200,000 award will fund a two-day symposium in early 2026 at the National Constitution Center, convening educators and partners from the Civics Renewal Network to develop high-quality nonpartisan educational resources for teaching America’s 250th anniversary and the Declaration of Independence. Participants will engage with constitutional scholars, explore CRN materials, and collaborate on creating the Teaching250 Learning Suite—a free, accessible collection of civics resources for educators nationwide.
“We can leverage the excellent work of other CRN partners and the creative, entrepreneurial genius that so many teachers have to stitch together many outstanding resources to create the most meaningful experiences for their students and a stellar set of collaborative resources,” explains Julie Silverbrook, vice president of civic education as the National Constitution Center.
The Teaching250 project was selected from proposals submitted by partners in the Civics Renewal Network, a consortium of 46 nonpartisan organizations dedicated to strengthening civic life. Prior awardees include the Edward M. Kennedy Institute, Street Law, Gilder Lehrman Institute, Retro Report, and the Center for Civic Education.
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About the National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia brings together people of all ages and perspectives, across America and around the world, to learn about, debate, and celebrate the greatest vision of human freedom in history, the U.S. Constitution. A private, nonprofit organization, the Center serves as America’s leading platform for constitutional education and debate, fulfilling its congressional charter “to disseminate information about the U.S. Constitution on a nonpartisan basis.” As the Museum of We the People, the Center brings the Constitution to life for visitors of all ages through interactive programs and exhibits. As America’s Town Hall, the Center brings the leading conservative and liberal thought leaders together to debate the Constitution on all media platforms. As a Headquarters for Civic Education, the Center delivers the best educational programs and online resources that inspire citizens and engage all Americans in learning about the U.S. Constitution. For more information, call 215-409-6700 or visit constitutioncenter.org.
