One Civic Mission, Many Paths: State Leaders on the Future of Civics | ASU+GSV Summit 2026

Betty A. Rosa (New York State Education Department) joins Katie Jenner (State of Indiana), Molly Hart (Utah State Board of Education), Pedro Martinez (Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education), and moderator Louise Dubé (iCivics) at the ASU+GSV Summit in “One Civic Mission, Many Paths: State Leaders on the Future of Civics” to explore how education systems are preparing students for civic life in a rapidly changing world.

For generations, schools have been the engine of civic readiness—but in a rapidly evolving world, that mission is being redefined with new urgency and imagination. This session brings together leading state education officials and civic innovators to examine what it means to educate for democracy in a pluralistic society, and where their visions diverge.

From media literacy and civil discourse to history, identity, and the role of AI, panelists discuss how schools can equip students with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets to thrive as engaged citizens. Grounded in practice and policy, the conversation highlights both shared goals and differing approaches shaping the future of civic learning.