Resources

Monitoring the Future: A 50-Year Lens on Youth Substance Use
Since 1975, the Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey—conducted annually by the University of Michigan and funded by NIDA/NIH—has tracked drug and alcohol use among U.S. adolescents in grades 8, 10, and 12.

Transforming Education: Civics Academy’s Approach to Lifelong Learning
Civics Academy champions lifelong learning as a key driver of personal and community growth with their innovative ProCivica program.

Empowering Citizens for Prosperity: The Law, Social Contract, Rights, and Civics Nexus
The threads of the rule of law, the social compact, rights, civics, and politeness intersect to provide the basis upon which prosperity thrives in the complicated fabric of American society.

Driving Responsibly: A Key Aspect of Responsible Citizenship
By understanding the impact of our actions on the road and making conscious choices behind the wheel, we can contribute to a safer, more sustainable, and considerate society.
Why Bother Being Informed?
Knowing a bit about the world around you is also good for the country, good for democracy.
Volunteering: How To Be A Good Citizen
There is a long tradition of volunteerism in the United States.