Minnesota Humanities Center

Online - Project Citizen Info Session
2026-04-29 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-project-citizen-info-session/
Curious about how students can engage directly with real-world civic issues? Join us for a Project Citizen Info Session to learn more about this nationally recognized program, now coordinated in Minnesota by the Minnesota Humanities Center.
This one-hour session is perfect for:

Educators interested in bringing Project Citizen to their classrooms in the next school year, as well as those returning after a few years
Potential judges or volunteers who want to learn more about student showcases
Community members interested in supporting student civic engagement

Participants will:

Hear about the Minnesota Humanities Center’s new role as state coordinator for Project Citizen
Learn about upcoming Project Citizen Student Showcases: our soft launch on May 5, 2026, and the larger showcase planned for May 4, 2027
Get an overview of the program from the national Center for Civic Education
Hear from a longtime participant and Minnesota teacher about her experience guiding students through the Project Citizen program

This session is your chance to ask questions, see how the program works, and learn how students move beyond simulations to truly shaping civic outcomes.
Learn More:
Visit the Minnesota Center for Civic Education program page for information about Project Citizen, upcoming info sessions, and future showcases.
Registration
This event is free, however registration is required.
Registration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org
Register Now

St. Paul - Project Citizen Student Showcase
2026-05-05 09:00 - 13:00 | Justice & Democracy Center, Warren E. Burger Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 316 North Robert Street, St. Paul, 55101, United States
See Students Put Democracy into Action!
Join us for the first annual Project Citizen Student Showcase hosted by the Minnesota Humanities Center. For many years, Project Citizen and We the People were led in Minnesota by the Learning Law and Democracy organization, whose work helped build a strong foundation for civic education. This year’s showcase – which launches MHC’s leadership as the program’s state coordinator – is a smaller-scale pilot, highlighting how students engage in real-world public policy projects. Middle and high school teams will present issues that matter to them, proposing solutions and demonstrating how youth can participate meaningfully in democracy—beyond simulations or listening sessions.
Highlights of the Day:

Student Displays: See the research and proposals that students have prepared, highlighting issues that matter to them
Explore Exhibits: Visit the Justice & Democracy Center’s thought-provoking exhibits, including Justice Denied about the 1920 Duluth lynchings
Keynote Speaker: Hear from a civic leader who inspires and supports youth engagement
Lunch & Networking: Connect with educators, community members, and civic-minded guests

Who Should Attend:

Educators exploring ways to bring Project Citizen to their classrooms next school year
Potential judges and volunteers interested in supporting future showcases
Community members and stakeholders interested in civic education and student engagement

Learn More:
Visit the Minnesota Center for Civic Education program page for information about Project Citizen, upcoming info sessions, and future showcases.
Registration
This event is free, however registration is required. Space is limited for this pilot showcase, so early registration is strongly encouraged.
Registration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org
Register Now

Save the Date! 2027 Project Citizen Showcase
2027-05-04
What happens when students investigate issues in their communities, research public policy solutions, and present their ideas to decision-makers?
Join us for the 2027 Project Citizen Student Showcase, where student teams from across Minnesota will share their civic engagement projects with educators, community members, and judges. This event will highlight the research, creativity, and civic leadership of young people learning how to engage in democracy by becoming active leaders in defining and implementing democratic public policy.
More details about participation and registration will be shared in the coming months.
Learn more about Project Citizen and upcoming opportunities on the Minnesota Center for Civic Education program page.
