Civic and Digital Literacy Lessons

Two hundred and fifty years ago, our nation's founders made a radical bet: that ordinary people, with the right information and tools, could govern themselves. That bet has never been more consequential than it is today. Young people are growing up in an era defined by AI, social media, viral news, and personalized algorithms. More than ever, our democracy depends on digital citizenship. 

For the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, use the lessons below to help your students learn these essential 21st century skills.