Indiana Civics Coalition
Welcome from Indiana Bar Foundation President & CEO Charles Dunlap
Greetings on behalf of the Indiana Bar Foundation! During the inaugural Indiana Civics Summit, the Foundation announced formation of the Indiana Civics Coalition. The Indiana Civics Coalition was created to be a conduit for civic organizations, colleagues, friends, and fellow citizens who want to be a part of improving our communities through civics and to advance the cause of civics in our state.
Now is a great time to join the Coalition. Membership is open to groups and individuals with a commitment to civics, collaboration, and a desire to expand Indiana’s civic awareness. If you are interested in joining the Indiana Civics Coalition, please complete this form. If you have questions, please contact Director of Civic Education Tim Kalgreen. Groups or individuals wanting to sponsor the Indiana Civics Coalition are encouraged to contact Foundation Director of Development Kim Berry.
The Coalition needs diverse voices and experiences to create a more civic-minded state. Representatives of education, business, the legal community, government, and local communities are participating in one of three committees. Please join us!
Indiana Civics Coalition Committees
Thank you to all who have generously given their time to serve on one of the Coalition committees. Coalition committees will meet quarterly. If you have not joined one of the groups, please consider doing so. Contact Civic Education Specialist Isaac Harper with any questions.
Civic Advocacy Committee
Upcoming Meetings:
Please find the power point presentation referenced during the September committee meeting here.
October 10 – Indiana Civic Advocacy Committee Meeting, 3 p.m. (ET)
October 23 – Indiana Civics Coalition Meeting, 12:30 p.m. (ET)
January 17, 2024 – Civic Advocacy Committee Meeting, 9:30 a.m. (ET)
March 28 – Civic Advocacy Committee Meeting, 12:30 p.m. (ET)
April 11 – Second Indiana Civics Summit, Indianapolis Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center
Civic Education Committee
Upcoming meetings:
Please find the power point presentation referenced during the August committee meeting here.
October 9 – Indiana Civic Education Committee Meeting, 3:00 p.m. (ET)
October 23 – Indiana Civic Coalition Meeting, 12:30 p.m. (ET)
January 18, 2024 – Indiana Civic Education Committee Meeting, 9:30 a.m. (ET)
March 27 – Indiana Civic Education Committee Meeting, 9:30 a.m. (ET)
April 11 – Second Indiana Civics Summit, Indianapolis Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center
Civic Health Committee
Upcoming Meetings:
Please find the power point presentation referenced during the August committee meeting here.
October 10 – Indiana Civic Health Committee Meeting, 9:30 a.m.
October 23 – Indiana Civics Coalition Meeting, 12:30 p.m.
January 16, 2024 – Indiana Civic Health Committee Meeting, 9:30 a.m.
March 26 – Indiana Civic Health Committee, 9:30 a.m.
April 11 – Second Indiana Civics Summit, Indianapolis Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center
June 8, 2023 Meeting
Thank you to those attending Thursday’s initial Indiana Civics Coalition meeting. We had a great conversation and look forward to filling committees and beginning our work. Access the Zoom meeting link to watch the initial meeting. You are invited to view the meeting power point presentation. The Foundation will provide updated information through our social media, this website, and our monthly newsletter.
What Others Are Saying About Civics
“People are paying attention. There is growing momentum and understanding for the significance of civic education.”
-Christopher Riano, Center for Civic Education
“We must create opportunities to work together, to collaborate, and engage if we are to sustain and grow a non-partisan culture.”
-Katie Mears, Salesforce
“As judicial leaders, we must inform, inspire, and involve the public.”
-Hon. James Sweeney II, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
“We ask you- how do you want to be involved, to participate in our civic community?”
-Tim Kalgreen, Indiana Bar Foundation Director of Civic Education
Civics-Related Resources
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Please find the power point presentation referenced during the recent committee meetings here.
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Watch Dr. Richard Haass delivers keynote remarks from the Indiana Civics Summit on the importance of civics locally, domestically, and internationally. Dr. Haass makes the case that our idea of citizenship needs to be revised and expanded.
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The 2021 Indiana Civic Health Index provides data on a wide range of issues and includes a 10-year perspective on voter registration, voter turnout, and how Hoosiers view their civic responsibilities. Find additional Civic Health Index and other related publications here.
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The Massachusetts Civic Learning Coalition is among many national examples of statewide civics organizations.
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The Maryland Civic Education Coalition is among national examples of statewide civics organizations
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Bulwark is a national podcast with an episode focusing on civic education and states that are leaders, including Indiana. Please access the podcast here and note the Indiana section begins around the 19:00 minute mark through the 20:40 mark.
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CivXNow, a project of iCivics, has formed the nation’s largest cross-partisan Coalition to fuel our constitutional democracy through K-12 civic education.
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The Illinois Civics Hub describes itself as the leading resource for information on the required implementation of civics classes in Illinois.
Media Coverage
September 18, 2023 Indiana Business Civics Alliance from WFYI
June 13, 2023, article on Indiana Civics Coalition first meeting from the Indiana Citizen
April 26, 2023, article on Civics Summit and Coalition in iCivix Newsletter
April 26, 2023, article about formation of the Indiana Civics Coalition from the Indiana Lawyer
April 14, 2023 article about the Indiana Civics Summit from the Indiana Citizen
April 14, 2023, article about the Indiana Civics Summit from the Indiana Lawyer
April 10, 2023, “5 Questions” article from the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
April 8, 2023, Civics Summit Preview from the Indiana Citizen
March 29, 2023, Indiana Civics Summit Preview from the Indiana Lawyer
March 29, 2023, Indiana Civics Summit Preview from the Indiana Citizen
March 23, 2023, Indiana Civics Summit Preview from the Indiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana Civics Coalition Sponsors
The Indiana Bar Foundation thanks the following organizations for their generous support:
Founding Member:
- CivXNow
- Church Church Hittle and Antrim
- Indiana University Center for Representative Government
Contributing Member:
- Indiana Citizen Education Foundation, Inc.
Member:
- Business for America
- Community-Engaged Alliance
- Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
- Indiana State Bar Association
- Krieg DeVault LLP
For additional information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact Foundation Director of Development Kim Berry.