Civics Learning Project

Mission

The Civics Learning Project (CLP) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization with the mission of preserving democracy through providing civics education across Oregon. We connect lawyers and civic leaders to classrooms, helping teachers provide students with field trips, lessons, and extracurricular programs that make law and government come alive.

Bottom Line

We provide experiential civics learning opportunities for middle and high school students and professional development resources for educators at public and private schools. Last year, CLP's programming reached over 44,000 students in the Portland metro area. CLP’s facilitation of Oregon's experiential civics competitions, including Mock Trial competitions and We the People simulated competitive Congressional hearings, has built a national reputation for producing some of the strongest We the People teams in the country.

Ultimately, civics education builds critical thinking, teamwork, and public speaking skills while helping students grow into citizens and community members who are more likely to vote, volunteer their time, and feel empowered to make Portland a better place to live. And through Give!Guide, your donation goes twice as far! All gifts to CLP through Give!Guide will be matched 1:1 by the Keller Foundation. 

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“Mock Trial slowly rebuilt my faith by showing me that my voice could be heard if I chose to participate. CLP was the catalyst for this transformation by allowing me to move from frustration to action.”

-CLP Program Participant and Portland High School Student

Gift Matching

Donations to CLP through Give!Guide will be generously matched 1:1 by the Keller Foundation. Double your impact – give today!

Partner(s)

CLP is grateful to be partnered with Basic Rights Oregon – https://www.basicrights.org/