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Home<\/span><\/span><\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>| \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Annual Theme & Application<\/span><\/span><\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>| \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Civics Resources<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>| \u00a0<\/span><\/span>Events<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>| \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>FAQs<\/span><\/span><\/a> \u00a0| <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0Past RWB Schools<\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/span>| \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Contact Us<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u202f<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Upcoming Events<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Check back for upcoming events and webinars!<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Past Events<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Apply to Be a RWB School:
\nA Step-by-Step Webinar for Educators<\/h2>\n

In this webinar, we walk teachers step-by-step through the 2025\u20132026 application, including this year\u2019s theme, \u201cFor the Common Good,\u201d the evaluation rubric, and grade-level project ideas. We highlight examples from past award-winning schools and guide you through everything you need to submit before the April 24th deadline.
\n<\/span>(March 25, 2026)[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/AueeVomrE7g” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

2025-2026 Red, White & Blue Schools Kickoff!<\/h2>\n

At this special webinar, the Office of the Secretary of the State, the State Department of Education, and the Connecticut Democracy Center in residence at Connecticut\u2019s Old State House announced the 2025-2026 Red, White & Blue Schools theme: \u201cFor the Common Good\u201d. Attendees heard from special guest Deborah Schander, State Librarian, who talked about connecting this year’s theme to America 250, the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the country.
\n<\/span>(November 19, 2025)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion style=”outline” color=”blue” spacing=”15″ c_align=”left” active_section=”0″ no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”2024-2025 Events” tab_id=”1763593344111-7639a630-3ad1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/pp5llHeGj5c” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Submitting a RWB Schools Application: A Step-by-Step Overview<\/h2>\n

Does your school or district go above and beyond in civic education? You can apply to be a 2024-2025 Red, White & Blue School! In this session, RWB Schools Coordinator Jennifer Vienneau provides an overview of this year\u2019s program theme, Rubric, website, and resources to help you plan activities\/projects for your 2025 RWB Schools application.
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How to Use the Connecticut General Assembly’s Website and Bill Tracking Tools<\/h2>\n


\nIn this brief webinar, Red, White & Blue Schools Coordinator Jennifer Vienneau explains how to navigate the Connecticut General Assembly\u2019s website<\/a>, resources, and bill tracking tools. Click here<\/a> for accompanying slides.
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2024-2025 Red, White and Blue Schools Informational Webinar<\/h2>\n

Does your school or district want to apply to be a 2024-2025 Red, White & Blue School? In this session, RWB Schools Coordinator Jennifer Vienneau provides an overview of this year\u2019s Rubric, reviews the program’s website, and shares resources to help you plan activities\/projects for your spring 2025 RWB Schools application.
\n<\/span>(November 12, 2024)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/7uTOVTmMzww” align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1741738204429{border-radius: 2px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

2024-2025 Red, White & Blue Schools Kickoff<\/h2>\n

At this special event, the Office of the Secretary of the State, the State Department of Education, and the Connecticut Democracy Center in residence at Connecticut\u2019s Old State House Sally Whipple announced the 2024-2025 Red, White & Blue Schools theme and recognized the 2023-2024 Red, White & Blue Schools.
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2023-2024 Red, White & Blue Schools Program and Theme Announcement<\/h2>\n

In this webinar, Arienne Orozco (Office of the Secretary of the State), Stephen Armstrong (State Department of Education), and Brian Cofrancesco (Connecticut Democracy Center in residence at Connecticut’s Old State House) share sample Red, White, & Blue project ideas, explain this year’s “Connecting Communities” theme, and provide an overview of the 2024 Application Form.
\n<\/span>(March 27, 2024)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_wyCc1AvV-E” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

2023-2024 Red, White & Blue Schools Kickoff Workshop<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

In this kick-off workshop, we discuss the details of the Red, White, & Blue Schools program, announce this year’s Connecting Communities<\/em> theme, showcase our revamped website, and take a closer look at this year\u2019s rubrics.
\n<\/span>(October 16, 2023)<\/p>\n

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2023-2024 Red, White & Blue Schools Program and Theme Announcement<\/h2>\n

In this press conference, Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas, Commissioner of Education Charlene Russell-Tucker, and Executive Director of the Connecticut Democracy Center in residence at Connecticut\u2019s Old State House Sally Whipple announce the 2023-2024 Red, White & Blue Schools program and theme. They speak to the importance of civics and recognizing schools that go above and beyond in their delivery of civic education.
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