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Author: Barbara Dell

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Kid Governor® Civic Education Program Expands to Nebraska

  • Barbara Dell
  • May 7th, 2025

Hartford, Conn –Kid Governor®, The Connecticut Democracy Center’s (CTDC) national award-winning civic education program, has welcomed Nebraska to its roster of affiliate states. CTDC is partnering with Civic Nebraska to […]

The Connecticut Democracy Center Hosts Leadership Summit for Kid Governors in Connecticut, New Hampshire, Oregon, and Oklahoma

  • Barbara Dell
  • March 27th, 2025

The Connecticut Democracy Center (CTDC) held its sixth annual Kid Governor® Leadership Summit for the nation’s recently-inaugurated Kid Governors and their Cabinet Members this month. Kid Governor® is the CTDC’s […]

The Connecticut Democracy Center and Partners Celebrate National Civic Learning Week

  • Barbara Dell
  • March 6th, 2025

HARTFORD, CT: The Connecticut Democracy Center is leading the state’s participation in national Civic Learning Week from Monday, March 10th through Friday, March 14th, 2025. This week-long celebration unites students, […]

CT Democracy Center Awards Celebrates Champions of Democracy

  • Barbara Dell
  • February 13th, 2025

(HARTFORD, CONN) – Tickets are now on sale for the second annual Connecticut Democracy Center Awards on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Connecticut’s Old State House. This year the 2025 CTDC […]

Middle And High School Students Earning Top Prize At CT History Day Competition Now Headed To Nationals

  • Barbara Dell
  • May 21st, 2024

Photo courtesy of Dominique Monarca, Brian Ambrose Photography (Hartford, CT) – On May 4th The Connecticut Democracy Center hosted 434 middle and high school students from across the state for the […]

Connecticut Schools Earn Red, White & Blue Distinction for Commitment to Civics Education

  • Barbara Dell
  • May 21st, 2024

The Connecticut Democracy Center is pleased to announce that 14 schools in Connecticut have been named to the 2023-2004 list of Red, White & Blue Schools. The Red, White & […]

Cristiano Almeida of Southington Elected 2024 Connecticut’s Kid Governor

  • Barbara Dell
  • November 28th, 2023

HARTFORD, CT—The Connecticut Democracy Center (CTDC) announced Cristiano Almeida, a resident of Southington and fifth-grade student at Oshana Elementary School, has been elected by his peers to serve as the […]

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