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Commonwealth Club World Affairs: Providing a public forum for young people to speak up and out
Creating Citizens is Commonwealth Club World Affairs’ (CCWA) civics education initiative. We recently had an opportunity to chat with Lauren Silver, who developed and leads the program, about bringing high school students and teachers into the compelling conversations for which CCWA is widely renowned.
iCivics: Bringing the Declaration of Independence to life
As the preeminent source for civics education in the country, iCivics provides non-partisan curricula and training for educators in all 50 states—in close to 150,000 K–12 schools. Natacha Scott, Director of Educator Engagement, told us, “The country often talks about civic learning and engagement as things it hopes young people will do. iCivics is working toward a world where they are actually prepared to do them.”
Common Sense Media: Teaching digital literacy for civic participation
Common Sense Media (CSM) is a national leader in digital and media literacy curricula and training. We spoke with Eisha Buch, CSM’s Head of Teaching and Learning, about “digital citizenship.” She commented, “You can’t fully participate in civic life today without digital literacy—the ability to engage with those spaces responsibly, safely, and meaningfully. And that’s the lens our curriculum brings to the topic.”
Common Sense Summit on Kids and Families focuses on AI, tech
Common Sense Media hosted its third annual summit where leaders in the field discussed technology, AI, and the future of learning.
How Common Sense Media Is Fighting for Kids in the Age of AI
Common Sense Media is stepping into the AI fray, helping educators, students, and families use media literacy to navigate an increasingly complex online world.
San Francisco YMCA: Celebrating new Dogpatch location with the Y for Youth Festival
The SFYMCA opens a new facility in SF’s Dogpatch neighborhood and celebrates with the 2nd annual Y for Youth Festival
Bay Area High School Students Grab the Mic during the 8th Annual KQED Youth Takeover
From April 21st to 25th, high school students from across the San Francisco Bay Area will take over KQED’s radio, TV, and digital platforms to share their stories on KQED shows like Forum, News, Perspectives, and Bay Curious.
Local Students Participate in Academy of Sciences Intern Program
Students from the California Academy of Science’s Internship Program presented their research at the American Geophysical Union in Washington, DC.
iCivics hosts a successful National Forum during Civic Learning Week
For students, educators, policymakers and private sector leaders, March 10-14 is Civic Learning Week (CLW), a time to prioritize civic education to support a strong democracy.
Summer Search: Honoring Bob Friend at 35th Anniversary Celebration
On February 26, 2025, Summer Search held its 35th Anniversary Celebration and Dinner, during which past Koret board member Bob Friend was honored posthumously
Commonwealth Club: An evening of intergenerational dialogue
On January 29th, Creating Citizens hosted Moving Forward Together, its second intergenerational program at the Commonwealth Club.
California Academy of Sciences: Careers in Science Internship application opens
Applications opened on February 1 for a new cohort of Careers in Science (CiS) interns at the California Academy of Sciences.