Civic Education
(Previously know as Youth Civic Leadership)
'We the People' means our youngest Americans, too.
Introducing youth to civic engagement allows them to develop critical thinking, civic leadership, and civil discourse skills. Engaged, informed citizens must be able to evaluate situations and act for positive change. Students who can think critically about, and make meaning of, societal issues are better able to navigate their individual environments – and succeed in them.
How we support youth civic leadership
Civic Nebraska headlines
2026 Champion of Learning Award, Strengthening Democracy: Toni Monette
Civic Nebraska honors Toni Monette with the 2026 Champion of Learning Award for transforming civic learning into civic action and creating opportunities for people to discover their voices, recognize their
2026 Civic Catalyst Winner: Gab Rima
Civic Nebraska honors Gab Rima with the 2026 Civic Catalyst Award for turning civic participation into practical action and building tools, relationships and pathways that make local government more accessible,
Three Lincoln Charter Amendment Petitions, Three Reasons for Concern
Starting today, Lincoln voters may see additional signature collectors circulating around the communities. Before signing any petition, voters should understand the short- and long-term consequences of what it would change.
A Gift Rooted in Hope, Memory, and Democracy
For Art Zygielbaum, supporting Civic Nebraska is deeply personal. Art’s parents were Holocaust survivors. His mother was only 16 when the Nazis took over her small town in Poland. She
From first-time attendee to first-time donor: Rachel’s Civic Nebraska story
Rachel had known about Civic Nebraska for years. She knew the name. She knew some of the work. She knew Civic Nebraska showed up in communities across the state to
Welcome our new Director of Operations, Glynnis Collins
Glynnis Collins has joined Civic Nebraska as our new Director of Operations, bringing with her a career rooted in stewardship, systems, community, and a deep belief that good work should