A variety of quantitative and qualitative studies have been conducted on Center programs to determine their effectiveness. Most of these studies measure civic competence, political knowledge, and civic dispositions related to responsible political engagement among American and international elementary and secondary students. Research reports are organized by program type. In addition to research on students, the Center also encourages evaluations of Center programs and professional development institutes for teachers.
All research is broken down by program. Please click on one of the programs for research findings.
All research is broken down by program. Please click on one of the programs for research findings.
Experiential Civic Learning for American Democracy: A Portrait of the Field
The Task Force on the Value of Experiential Civic Learning sought to better understand the scope of practice-based civic learning programs being offered both within and outside of school settings. This report is intended to serve as a companion to the Roadmap to Educating for American Democracy (EAD Roadmap) and the Pedagogy Companion to the Roadmap to Educating for American Democracy (EAD Pedagogy Companion).
James Madison Legacy Project Expansion
Research on the James Madison Legacy Project Expansion program.
