The Civics Credentialing System (CCS) strengthens our constitutional democracy by establishing a framework that incentivizes democracy-friendly behaviors on the part of citizens candidates, officeholders, and organizations. Civics Credentialing is a voluntary, nonpartisan digital badge system that recognizes civic learning and participation through shared standards—not licensing or accreditation.
Team Democracy manages the Civics Credentialing System. Team Democracy brings together Americans of all political perspectives around our shared commitment to the core principles of our constitutional democracy. Our focus is on addressing the effects of toxic polarization on civic life and democratic trust in recent years. We support and highlight constructive civic messages and actions that underscore the importance of democratic institutions, norms and processes and our shared commitment to free, fair, and inclusive elections.
Team Democracy is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that manages the Civics Credentialing System and works to strengthen trust in democratic institutions, norms, and processes.
In order to establish a truly nonpartisan platform for Civics Credentialing, Team Democracy collaborates with distinguished consortia to help inform shared standards and processes used within Civics Credentialing.. These organizations collaborate with Civics Credentialing to inform shared standards and frameworks. Partnerships do not imply political alignment, endorsement, or shared governance:
Listen First Coalition is a consortium of 500 organizations combating toxic division by bringing Americans together.
Bridging Movement Alignment Council (BMAC) is a community of approximately 100 bridging leaders sponsored by Listen First. BMAC has defined 7 skill-based micro-credentials which will be rolled out during the pilot.
Citizen Connect is a non-partisan platform hosting more than 500 organizations dedicated to helping Americans right, left, and center, find ways to heal our divides and strengthen our democratic republic.
CivXNow has formed the nation’s largest cross-partisan Coalition to fuel our constitutional democracy through K-12 civic education.
