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Supporting Readiness Through Vital Civic Empowerment (SRVCE)

SRVCE blends inquiry-based civic learning, media literacy education, and exploration of public service careers to prepare students to be active citizens and thrive in the workforce. All SRVCE materials are free.

“They could really see civics–not this class they had to take, but this thing they had to do.”
–Dr. Daton Dean, Louisiana
“This was the most successful my students have been in civic engagement… the kids got engaged and they saw purpose.”
–Thomas Fulbright, Kansas
“They've told board members what they would like to see changed in their classrooms, and the curriculum provided things I hadn't even thought about.”
–Kim Bundy, North Carolina
“One resource that goes end to end, integrating inquiry-based learning, media literacy, career readiness, and civic engagement, is kind of a dream come true.”
–Thomas Fulbright, Kansas
“When students actually engage with the material and think outside of the classroom, it also helps with AP scores, so my administration is very happy.”
–Asim Gaffar, Illinois
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Free SRVCE Curriculum & Resources

  • Five 3-week civics curriculum modules for teaching individually or in sequence
  • Integrated media literacy resources and tools
  • Career exploration and skill development
  • Professional learning materials and supports
  • Curated stories of civic engagement and service
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Standards Alignment

  • College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards
  • Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
  • NAMLE Core Principles of Media Literacy Education
  • National Career Clusters Framework
  • CASEL Social and Emotional Learning Competencies

Project Activities

  • Civic engagement
  • Community asset mapping
  • Oral history
  • Collaborative research
  • Persuasive writing
  • Media analysis
  • Visual communication
  • Student-led civics project or capstone

Career Skills

  • Communication
  • Persuasion
  • Feedback
  • Ethical leadership
  • Consensus and conflict resolution
  • Planning and presenting ideas
Department of Defense

This material is based upon work supported by the National Defense Education Program (NDEP) for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach, and Workforce Initiative Programs under Grant No. HQ0034-21-S-F001. The views expressed in written materials or publications, and/or made by speakers, moderators, and presenters do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Defense nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.