Civics
Engage youth, new Americans, and lifelong learners in programs designed to encourage the search for meaning behind America and deepen engagement in civic life
Civic Participation
America’s history is many things—beautiful, complicated, imperfect, inspiring, the list goes on. And while each of us may experience America in different ways, we all share a role in shaping her future. Engaging in civic life gives you the power to improve your community, strengthen democracy, and build a meaningful legacy.
Maryland Civic Education Coalition
The Maryland Civic Education Coalition is a cross-partisan organization committed to building an inclusive coalition that brings together students, educators, experts, scholars, and community members who are committed to ensuring that all Maryland students have access to meaningful, hands-on, comprehensive civic education and service-learning opportunities.
League of Women Votors
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation, at the local, state, and national levels.
Charles County
Charles County Government Citizens Academy
The Charles County Government Citizens Academy is an 11 week free informational program for residents to learn about the county, meet leaders and fellow citizens.
St. Mary’s County
St. Mary's County Government Citizens Academy
The St. Mary's County Government Citizens Academy is a 10 week free informational program for residents to learn about the county, meet leaders and fellow citizens.
Town of Easton
Easton Police Department Community Police Academy
The Easton Police Department Community Police Academy is an 11 week evening program to educate the public about the department and build relationships between residents and polic officers.
Frederick Citizens Police Academy
Frederick Citizens Police Academy
The Frederick Citizens Police Academy is an 8 week free program providing an overview of the functions of The Frederick Police Department. Participants will ride-along for a shift with a patrol officer.
City of Cambridge
Cambridge Police Department Citizen's Police Academy
The Cambridge Police Department Citizens Police Academy is a 5 week evening program for members of the community to learn about the police department, its officers, programs, and mission.
Baltimore City
Baltimore Planning Academy
The Baltimore City Department of Planning hosts the Baltimore Planning Academy, a six week evening program for advocates and leaders to connect and share information, and empower residents to be involved in the planning process.
City of Salisbury
Salisbury Citizens Police Academy
The Salisbury Citizens Police Academy is a 10 week evening program to educate the public about the department and ways to prevent crime.
Baltimore County
Baltimore County Police Community Partnership Academy
The Baltimore County Police Community Partnership Academy is a 9 week evening program and one Saturday, where participants learn about public service, law enforcement, and the criminal justice system.