Massachusetts Center for Civic Education - MACCE

06/14/2023

We are currently selling story books designed to help students in the primary grades learn about civic values early on!
Feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you are interested in purchasing any.

06/12/2023

Join us this Wednesday, June 14th, from 7-8:30pm, for our Citizen Lyceum at the Asa Waters Mansion in Millbury, MA.

We will be discussing the underrepresented in our current political system and how to give them a voice moving forward.

More information is provided in the attached flyer, and if you are interested in attending you can register using the link below, or simply join us the day of.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZOMr_1IgsnK8XseNODhgnWMsRAUryRpS6FA--1WGugbi89Q/viewform

05/24/2023

Hi Everyone!
Tomorrow, Thursday May 25th from 2-3pm, Roger will be participating in a webinar on "Understanding the Basic Principles and Values in American Government" in partnership with the Pioneer Institute.
If you wish to join you can register using the link below.

Pioneer Institute invites you to join us Thursday, May 25th, at 2:00 PM for a discussion with Roger Desrosiers, President of the Massachusetts Center for Civic Education, on his work with “Civics 101,” which is drawn from his "The Citizen Lyceum," a program he began years ago to promote civic le...

11/28/2022

Tomorrow is ! Show your support for civic education in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by donating to MACCE (the Massachusetts Center for Civic Education). Click on the link below and select the yellow "Donate" button to make your contribution. Checks can also be made out to the Massachusetts Center for Civic Education or MACCE and sent to 72 Millbury Ave Millbury, MA 01527. Any amount is appreciated!

https://www.masscivics.org/support/

10/12/2022

On this day in 1901, President Theodore Roosevelt renames the "Executive Mansion" as "The White House". This is one of many changes to the White House he would make over his term. Learn more about the history of the building itself.

Where the President and First Family live and conduct the people’s business.

09/30/2022

Today, let's look local for government information.
Here is a list of all 351 Massachusetts cities and towns.

The State maintains a list of all cities and towns. From he list you can access the cities and towns you may live or work in for more information about the local news and government.

Here is a list of all 351 Massachusetts cities and towns. Click on the name of the community you are interested in to be taken to its website.

09/28/2022

Our next Online Class with Framingham State University about the Constitution and Civics will begin in NEXT WEEK! Don't miss out and sign up today.

Details are in the flyer below, and class begins Monday, October 3, 2022. You can register for the course within the flyer.

09/26/2022

On this day in 1789, Thomas Jefferson was appointed as 1st Secretary of State in the cabinet of President George Washington.

What is the role of the Secretary of State? The position is an advisor to the President and head of the US Department of State. The Department's mission is "To protect and promote U.S. security, prosperity, and democratic values and shape an international environment in which all Americans can thrive."

Read more about it on

Leading America’s foreign policy to advance the interests and security of the American people.

09/23/2022

Ben Franklin's Mass. library spurred public education

The Franklin Library in Franklin, Massachusetts, is named after founding father Benjamin Franklin, who touted the benefits of public education and donated the book collection that established the library. Initially, a local preacher requested a bell for the church, but Franklin gave books, reasoning that sense was preferable to sound.

As millions of students return to school across the country, we take a look at how a gift from a founding father helped spark a movement to make public education a reality. Pamela Watts of Rhode Island PBS Weekly reports for our arts and culture series, “CANVAS.”

09/21/2022

Happy Constitution Week!

Constitution Week is September 17-23! Celebrate the US Constitution using these creative and engaging resources available from the Center for Civic Education: "The Constitution EXPLAINED" is a collection of 35 videos covering the basics of the Constitution produced in partnership with iCivics. These engaging, 2- to 4-minute videos are designed to help learners of all ages develop an understanding of the Constitution and how it has evolved over time. Access free lesson plans for grades K-12! The Center offers a large collection of downloadable lessons that explain the fundamental principles of the Constitution. And don't forget to check out our Constitution Day Scavenger Hunt with 60-Second Civics, which helps learners familiarize themselves with the delegates to the Constitutional Convention by listening to profiles of each Framer of the Constitution.

This site is brought to you by the Center for Civic Education. The Center's mission is to promote an enlightened and responsible citizenry committed to democratic principles and actively engaged in the practice of democracy. The Center has reached more than 30 million students and their teachers sin...

09/19/2022

Our next Online Class with Framingham State University about the Constitution and Civics will begin in just 2 weeks!

Details are in the flyer below, and class begins Monday, October 3, 2022. You can register for the course within the flyer.

09/17/2022

Happy Constitution Day!!! 235 years since the signing of the Constitution of the United States.

Learn More about events for Constitution Day with the National Archives.

George Washington is about to receive the draft of the Constitution from James Madison in this mural by Barry Faulkner in the National Archives Building in Washington, DC September 17 is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philade...