Informed citizens start young. Kids Discover Online provides engaging, age-appropriate content that helps students understand systems, history, and science—all essential foundations for civic readiness. From ancient civilizations to climate change and democracy, Kids Discover connects learning to the real world, building civic awareness and critical thinking from a young age.

Schoolhouse Rock! is a beloved series of animated musical shorts that first aired on ABC in the 1970s. Designed to teach children important lessons in subjects like grammar, math, history, science, and civics, the series became a cultural touchstone for generations. Known for its catchy tunes and clever animation, Schoolhouse Rock! helped millions of viewers understand everything from how bills become laws to the principles of the U.S. Constitution.

In the realm of civic education, the series played a powerful role in making the foundations of American government more accessible and engaging — especially for young learners. Songs like “I’m Just a Bill,” “Three Ring Government,” and “Preamble” introduced key concepts such as legislation, separation of powers, and the U.S. Constitution in ways that stuck.

Still widely used in classrooms today, Schoolhouse Rock! remains a fun and informative entry point for building civic literacy, understanding how democracy works, and encouraging active participation in civic life.

The Change Lab exists to cultivate civic imagination and collective action. Gamestorming 2.0 offers the facilitation tools to help us get there—by helping people connect across difference, think in systems, and create shared pathways forward. Whether designing workshops, guiding coalitions, or prototyping new futures, this book is a core tool in our civic toolkit.

In a moment of deep cultural and personal reflection, writer and activist adrienne maree brown invites us into The Hope Portal — a moving audio and written journal hosted by On Being. This series is an intimate exploration of grief, possibility, imagination, and transformation. Through poetic insight and grounded wisdom, adrienne guides listeners into deeper questions about what it means to hope, heal, and build a more loving world — together.

The Eviction Lab, founded by sociologist Matthew Desmond, is the first nationwide database of eviction records in the United States. But more than just a research initiative, it’s a powerful act of truth-telling — putting numbers to the reality that millions of Americans are pushed from their homes each year, often invisibly.

The Emergent Strategy Ideation Institute (ESII), founded by adrienne maree brown, is more than an organization — it’s a practice space. A gathering place. A movement builder.

This is for anyone who leads—formally or informally:

• Parents and caregivers

• Business owners and managers

• Teachers and coaches

• Nonprofit leaders and community volunteers

• Anyone who wants to grow stronger and serve better

You don’t need a fancy title to be a leader. If people look to you, you’re leading. And this course can help.

Braver Angels eCourses

These free, self-paced online courses are designed to help individuals navigate political and personal divides with empathy, clarity, and courage. Each course takes approximately 40 minutes to complete and can be taken independently or in conjunction with Braver Angels worksho

OBI University is a free, self-paced learning website created by the Othering & Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley. It’s built for anyone who wants to be part of a stronger, more united country—whether you’re a teacher, a parent, a student, or just someone who cares about your community.

Through short, engaging lessons, OBI U gives people the tools to understand how we can treat each other with more respect, work across differences, and make sure no one is left out.

The biggest insight? Most Americans—what the researchers call the “Exhausted Majority”—feel alienated by partisan combat. They’re tired of being forced to choose sides. They want leaders who listen, policies that unite, and conversations that matter.

At The Change Lab, this research affirms our belief that connection is still possible, and that the majority of Americans are looking for a way forward—together.