Civic Education in Maryland
A Conversation on Civic Learning & Media Literacy
As part of Civic Learning Week 2025, the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County hosted an engaging panel discussion on the state of civic education in Maryland and the critical role of media and digital literacy in preparing students for informed and active citizenship.
Watch the full discussion below!
This discussion featured:
Eliza Newlin Carney, Founder & President, The Civic Circle – Exploring the power of civic education through the arts and storytelling.
Tracy Oliver-Gary, Supervisor for Pre-K–12 Social Studies, Montgomery County Public Schools – Sharing insights on social studies education and civic readiness in Maryland.
Dr. Sarah McGrew, Assistant Professor, University of Maryland College of Education and the Maryland Democracy Initiative – Highlighting the importance of media and digital literacy in combating misinformation.
The discussion was moderated by Genie Massey, Director of Communications & Strategic Initiatives, Maryland Civic Education Coalition.
Together, these experts discussed how educators, policymakers, and community leaders can work together to strengthen civic learning, engage students in democracy, and equip young people with the tools they need to navigate today’s media landscape responsibly.
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