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In honor of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Center for Civic Education offered a free webinar for teachers  titled “Teaching 9/11 and the Constitution: Free Speech and Civil Liberties.” First Amendment scholar David Hudson spoke about the constitutional issues surrounding the federal government's reaction to the 9/11 attacks. Jennifer Lagasse of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum demonstrated free educational resources that support educators in teaching about the enduring repercussions of the attacks for a generation with no memory of the event. Maria Gallo also explored a new lesson plan titled "9/11 and Civil Liberties."

A new third edition of the Center for Civic Education's popular Project Citizen Level 1 textbook for middle school students is now available. The 76-page illustrated textbook engages middle school students in proposing public policy solutions to real-world problems in their communities. Using ten clearly defined action steps, students learn the skills and knowledge they need to be active, responsible, and impactful citizens. A teacher's guide enhances instruction by providing tips from Project Citizen teachers and emphasizes the fundamentals of the public policymaking process.