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This resolution declares the week of March 9 through March 17, 2025, as Civic Learning Week in Illinois, recognizing the critical importance of civic education in sustaining and strengthening constitutional democracy. The resolution emphasizes that understanding laws, government, and democratic processes requires ongoing education and that schools play a central role in building civic strength for each new generation. It highlights Illinois' recent efforts to enhance civic education, including mandating civics courses in middle and high schools and developing a network of over 90 Democracy Schools committed to students' civic development. The resolution aims to unite the community and underscore the significance of civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions that are essential for creating an informed and engaged populace capable of participating effectively in self-governance.

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