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Constitutional Rights Foundation (CRF) is a non-profit, non-partisan, community-based organization dedicated to educating America's young people about the importance of civic participation in a democratic society. Under the guidance of a Board of Directors chosen from the worlds of law, business, government, education, the media, and the community, CRF develops, produces, and distributes programs and materials to teachers, students, and public-minded citizens all across the nation.

Download a copy of CRF's brochure or annual report.

CRF can assist journalists with expert contacts on a broad range of issues relating to:

  • Civic/Citizenship Education
  • Law-Related Education
  • Teacher Professional Development
  • Service-Learning/Community Service
  • Youth Leadership Development

If you are interested in setting up an interview, please contact Lisa Cleri Reale at (323) 938-6170.

 
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Latest News from CRF

March 22, 2010—Hillsdale High School in San Mateo is Mock Trial State Champion Proceeds to Nationals in Philadelphia

March 16, 2010—Nationwide Launch of Educating About Immigration

October 5, 2009—CRF Names Michael A. Lawson as Chairman of the Board

April 30, 2009—CRF and the Administrative Office of the Courts Partner to Launch Interactive Website as an Educational Tool

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News, Commentary, and Feature Articles Print E-mail

Los Angeles Times (December 15, 2009)—A bill of rights — then, and now.

NPR (November 2008) At 16, Calif. Students Say They're Ready To Vote

San Francisco Chronicle (September 21, 2006) "A Republic...If You Can Keep It."

Gifted Education Communicator (Fall, 2006) "Have We Forgotten Civic Education?"

Los Angeles Times (July 2, 2006)—"In Jefferson's Footsteps"