SPONSOR: Sen. Sturgeon & Rep. Michael Smith Sens. Huxtable, Lockman, Pinkney, Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Bolden, Gorman, Morrison, Neal, Ortega, Ross Levin, Kamela Smith, Snyder-Hall, Yearick DELAWARE STATE SENATE 153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19 DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MARCH 10 THROUGH MARCH 14, 2025, AS CIVIC LEARNING WEEK IN DELAWARE.
SPONSOR: Sen. Sturgeon & Rep. Michael Smith Sens. Huxtable, Lockman, Pinkney, Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Bolden, Gorman, Morrison, Neal, Ortega, Ross Levin, Kamela Smith, Snyder-Hall, Yearick
SPONSOR: Sen. Sturgeon & Rep. Michael Smith
Sens. Huxtable, Lockman, Pinkney, Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Bolden, Gorman, Morrison, Neal, Ortega, Ross Levin, Kamela Smith, Snyder-Hall, Yearick
SPONSOR:
Sen. Sturgeon & Rep. Michael Smith
Sens. Huxtable, Lockman, Pinkney, Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Bolden, Gorman, Morrison, Neal, Ortega, Ross Levin, Kamela Smith, Snyder-Hall, Yearick
DELAWARE STATE SENATE
153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19
DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MARCH 10 THROUGH MARCH 14, 2025, AS CIVIC LEARNING WEEK IN DELAWARE.
WHEREAS, our nations longstanding and ongoing experiment in self-governance requires a populace with an understanding of the nations laws and government, the skills for discussion and working together across differences, and a widespread commitment to the civic strength of our communities; and WHEREAS, civics is defined as the lifelong process that creates active, responsible, and knowledgeable members of their communities; and WHEREAS, civic education is vital to sustaining and strengthening constitutional democracy in the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the practice of democracy must be taught and learned anew by each generation; and WHEREAS, the civic mission of schools plays a central role in building the civic strength of our populace and nation; and WHEREAS, as shown in research conducted by the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement at Tufts University, students who experience comprehensive civic education are more likely to vote, discuss politics at home, complete college, volunteer and work on community issues, speak publicly, and communicate with their elected representatives; and WHEREAS, Civic Learning Week seeks to unite our community and highlight the importance of civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions that provide the foundation for an informed and engaged populace; and WHEREAS, the National Assessment of Education Progress reveals a consistent decline in student proficiency on civics assessments given to eighth grade students, with 22% of students performing at the proficient level on the 2022 assessment, and 31% of students performing at or below the basic level; and WHEREAS, unequal access to quality civic education disproportionately affects low income students and students of color; and WHEREAS, civic participation is linked to improved access to education and healthcare, better health outcomes, elevated psychological well-being, academic engagement among students, and reduced unemployment rates with increased economic resilience; and WHEREAS, the American system of government relies on civic participation to operate and flourish, making it imperative that schools and civic organizations hold educational programs on civic duty and encourage Delawareans to reflect upon the importance of their civic duty and responsibilities; and WHEREAS, the Delaware Civics Education Coalition, comprised of non-profit organizations, state agencies, and institutions of higher education, came together under a commitment shared by our elected and appointed officials to sustain the civic health of our state and nation through high quality civics education. NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 153 rd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that the week of March 10 to March 14, 2025, is designated as Civic Learning Week in the State of Delaware. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Assembly encourages that all Delawareans recommit to building a more perfect Union by engaging in civic activities and working together under a shared mission to sustain and strengthen our constitutional republic.
WHEREAS, our nations longstanding and ongoing experiment in self-governance requires a populace with an understanding of the nations laws and government, the skills for discussion and working together across differences, and a widespread commitment to the civic strength of our communities; and
WHEREAS, civics is defined as the lifelong process that creates active, responsible, and knowledgeable members of their communities; and
WHEREAS, civic education is vital to sustaining and strengthening constitutional democracy in the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, the practice of democracy must be taught and learned anew by each generation; and
WHEREAS, the civic mission of schools plays a central role in building the civic strength of our populace and nation; and
WHEREAS, as shown in research conducted by the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement at Tufts University, students who experience comprehensive civic education are more likely to vote, discuss politics at home, complete college, volunteer and work on community issues, speak publicly, and communicate with their elected representatives; and
WHEREAS, Civic Learning Week seeks to unite our community and highlight the importance of civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions that provide the foundation for an informed and engaged populace; and
WHEREAS, the National Assessment of Education Progress reveals a consistent decline in student proficiency on civics assessments given to eighth grade students, with 22% of students performing at the proficient level on the 2022 assessment, and 31% of students performing at or below the basic level; and
WHEREAS, unequal access to quality civic education disproportionately affects low income students and students of color; and
WHEREAS, civic participation is linked to improved access to education and healthcare, better health outcomes, elevated psychological well-being, academic engagement among students, and reduced unemployment rates with increased economic resilience; and
WHEREAS, the American system of government relies on civic participation to operate and flourish, making it imperative that schools and civic organizations hold educational programs on civic duty and encourage Delawareans to reflect upon the importance of their civic duty and responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, the Delaware Civics Education Coalition, comprised of non-profit organizations, state agencies, and institutions of higher education, came together under a commitment shared by our elected and appointed officials to sustain the civic health of our state and nation through high quality civics education.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 153 rd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that the week of March 10 to March 14, 2025, is designated as Civic Learning Week in the State of Delaware.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Assembly encourages that all Delawareans recommit to building a more perfect Union by engaging in civic activities and working together under a shared mission to sustain and strengthen our constitutional republic.
SYNOPSIS This resolution designates the week of March 10 through March 14, 2025, as Civic Learning Week in the State of Delaware to encourage schools and civic organizations to hold educational programs regarding civic duty and urge Delawareans to reflect upon the importance of their civic duty and responsibilities. Author: Senator Sturgeon
SYNOPSIS
This resolution designates the week of March 10 through March 14, 2025, as Civic Learning Week in the State of Delaware to encourage schools and civic organizations to hold educational programs regarding civic duty and urge Delawareans to reflect upon the importance of their civic duty and responsibilities.
Author: Senator Sturgeon