LOS
ANGELES, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board
of Directors of the Center for Civic Education is delighted to
announce the appointment of Dr. Donna
Phillips as President.
The President leads the Center's work in promoting an
enlightened and responsible citizenry committed to democratic
principles and actively engaged in the practice of democracy within
the United States and around the
world.
"The Board has conducted an extensive search," said Pauline Weaver, Chair of the Board of Directors.
"We have listened to the voices of civic education leaders across
the United States who have asked
us to appoint a President who brings an unparalleled understanding
of the Center's programs, an inspired career teaching Center
programs and civics in the classroom, a proven academic record
studying civic education, a commitment to equity and justice and a
passion for driving the Center to improve and expand civic
education opportunities for all."
"For decades, the Center has shaped my own civic education as an
educator, member of the network, and citizen. As President, I am
excited to honor our history and impact while embracing new
opportunities and strategies that align with our mission and the
needs of our diverse stakeholders," Dr. Phillips said. "I am
thrilled to now lead the Center in this capacity and continue the
remarkable journey we have embarked upon."
In support of Dr. Phillips in her new role, Cheryl Cook-Kallio, Chair of the search
committee, added, "Dr. Phillips is the person to lead the Center in
its future as it expands its work providing high-quality
curriculum, professional development, and other services across the
U.S. As a former classroom teacher and elected official, I believe
Donna is exactly the right person to lead us at this pivotal moment
in American history."
The search committee, led by Cook-Kallio, included law professor
Henry L. Chambers, Jr., and We the
People alumna and Democracy International vice president
Liza Prendergast. "The applicants
for the position represented among the most impressive leaders in
the U.S.," noted Prendergast. "We thank each candidate. We also
appreciate the extensive input of local, state, and national civics
leaders throughout this process."
Professor Chambers added, "With Dr. Phillips at the helm, the
Center stands ready to continue to expand the reach of its
signature programs—We the People, Project Citizen, Civitas
International Programs, and Civil Discourse: An American
Legacy—throughout the United
States and beyond."
Dr. Phillips will assume the position of President on
May 1, 2024.
About the Center for Civic Education
The Center for
Civic Education has long been recognized as a leader in providing
civic education to K–12 students and adults, with its
research-based curriculum reaching more than 42 million students
and 440,000 educators in the United
States and in more than 80 countries since 1965. Learn more
about the Center for Civic Education at www.civiced.org.
Media Contact:
Pauline A. Weaver
Chair, Board of Directors
Tel: (818) 591-9321
Email: 376701@email4pr.com
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