RU Ready in the Classroom
An initiative for fostering youth civic engagement in their communities, RU Ready in the Classroom provides evidence-based resources and lesson modules to support high school educators in teaching democracy.
About RU Ready
RU Ready Rutgers
Piloted in September 2007, RU Ready Rutgers works with students in New Brunswick High School to encourage their engagement in politics.
Learn MoreRU Ready National
Launched in September 2019, the RU Ready program has expanded to colleges and universities across the country to encourage civic participation in young adults. This expansion made possible by the generous support of Leslie Scallet and Maury Lieberman.
Learn MoreRU Ready in the Classroom Lesson Modules
Lesson Module Videos
Check out our instructional videos explaining how to utilize the RU Ready in the Classroom Lesson Modules in your district.
Learn MorePassage of the 26th Amendment
"Old enough to fight, old enough to vote!"
Learn more about the passage of the 26th Amendment here!
Tinker v. Des Moines
Learn more about students' First Amendment rights and the landmark Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines (1969) here!
Learn MoreMarch for Our Lives
Learn more about the March for Our Lives movement and the efforts of young people to stop gun violence!
Learn MoreBirmingham Children's Crusade
Learn more about the Children's Crusade and the role of young people in the fight for racial equality!
Learn MoreNewsboys Strike of 1899
Learn more about the Newsboys Strike of 1899 and the largest child-led strike in history!
Learn More1968 East LA School Walkouts
Learn more about the 1968 East LA school walkouts and the role of young adults played in the fight for educational equality!
Learn MoreRU Ready in the Classroom Supplemental Resources
Role Models of Engagement
We believe that representation is important, and seeing young leaders making a difference can inspire students to do the same. See how the featured role models have paved the way for future generations.
Learn MoreRU Ready Civics Fair
A digital toolkit so high schools can create and administer their own RU Ready Civics Fair. This project is supported by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation.
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