iCivics and More Perfect Host Constitution Day Summit on Civic Learning

Convening Elevates The Role Of Civic Learning In Preparing The Next Generation For Democracy

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Constitution Day, iCivics and More Perfect will co-host Civics, Citizenship, and the Constitution at American University Washington College of Law, in partnership with the National Constitution Center. This convening will bring together more than 300 educators, business leaders, students, government officials, and philanthropists for dialogue on the enduring meaning of the Constitution, its relevance today, and the power of civic learning to protect and sustain democracy. The event will feature discussions on civic renewal and unveil new, cross-sector commitments to support civic learning and engagement.

The program will also spotlight how civic learning, service opportunities, and cultural bridge building are advancing across the nation. Participants will engage in discussions on what is working to deepen knowledge of the Constitution at a time when trust in democracy has eroded. Speakers include:

• Jonathan Alger, President, American University
• John Bridgeland, CEO, More Perfect
• Sarah Cross, Vice President, Stand Together
• Louise Dubé, CEO, iCivics
• Lia Epperson, Professor of Law, American University Washington College of Law
• Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education, Office of the Secretary of Education
• Yuval Levin, Director, Social, Cultural & Constitutional Studies, AEI
• Patrick Madden, Executive Director, National Archives Foundation
• General Stanley McChrystal, CEO & Chairman, McChrystal Group
• Jamie Merisotis, President & CEO, Lumina Foundation
• Dame Louise Richardson, President, Carnegie Corporation of New York
• Jeffrey Rosen, President & CEO, National Constitution Center
• Penny Schwinn, Chief Strategy Officer, U.S. Department of Education
• Colleen Shogan, CEO, More Perfect's In Pursuit & 11th Archivist of the U.S.
• Hanna Skandera, President & CEO, Daniels Fund
• Margaret Spellings, President & CEO, Bipartisan Policy Center
• Catherine Townsend, President & CEO, Trust for the National Mall
• Judy Woodruff, Senior Correspondent, PBS NewsHour
• Eden Xenikas, Chief of Staff, Bezos Family Foundation

The Daniels Fund, Lumina Foundation, Jack Miller Center, Trust for the National Mall, Ibis Group, John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands, and Seedlings Foundation are event sponsors, helping inspire greater support for civic learning and building momentum toward the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

"Today's kindergartners are starting school at the outset of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and will graduate high school on the 250th anniversary of the ratification of the Constitution. We have a window of opportunity now to re-center civics in their educational experience, as the founders intended, so they develop the knowledge and skills needed to protect democracy and navigate the economy in the AI age. This Constitution Day, we are recommitting to high quality civic education for all young people," iCivics CEO Louise Dubé said.

"Civic education is the cornerstone of a healthy democracy," said John Bridgeland, CEO of More Perfect. "On Constitution Day, this gathering will unleash more support for a moonshot that recommits America to its civic learning mission."

"Across the higher education sector, we have the opportunity to work with the next generation of citizen leaders to develop the tools necessary to sustain and grow our democracy," said Jonathan R. Alger, President of American University. "Today's convening brings together leaders, institutions, and organizations that are ready to uplift this work and ensure that civic education and engagement are at the forefront of our priorities as educators."

"Constitution Day is an invitation for all Americans—students and lifelong learners alike—to reflect more deeply on our founding principles," said National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen. "As we approach the nation's 250th anniversary, this shared reflection and deepening understanding of our founding ideals can inspire the habits of curiosity and civil dialogue essential to sustaining our democracy."

National partners, including Carnegie Corporation of New York, Stand Together, and the Bezos Family Foundation, have played a pivotal role in catalyzing resources and attention toward this growing civic renewal movement.

Attendance is free and open to the public with advance registration.

Event Details:
WHAT: Civics, Citizenship, and the Constitution
WHEN: Constitution Day, Wednesday, September 17, 2025
WHERE: American University Washington College of Law, Washington, D.C.
Click here to register. 

About More Perfect
More Perfect is a bipartisan alliance of 37 Presidential Centers, National Archives Foundation, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Karsh Institute for Democracy at the University of Virginia, and more than 100 organizations working together to advance five foundational Democracy Goals: 1) Universal Civic Learning; 2) Expanding National Service & Volunteering; 3) Bridging Divides & Building Trust; 4) Trusted Elections & More Representative and Responsive Governance; and 5) Access to Trusted News & Information.

About iCivics
Founded in 2009 by Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, iCivics is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to advancing civic learning by providing educators and students with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to embrace and engage in our civic life together. iCivics empowers educators and leads the movement to make civic education a nationwide priority so all young people have the confidence to shape the world around them and believe in our country's future.

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