Education Overview

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“Only the educated are free.” – Epictetus (55 C.E. – 135 C.E.)

A main goal of the ACLU Foundation of Colorado is to educate members of the public about their rights and freedoms, as well as to promote and enhance educational programs across the state. We offer, among other things: events, manuals, trainings, award programs, and youth development.

Do you want to join the Education Committee? Our committee meets monthly on the second Thursday of the month from 5:30pm - 7:00pm at the ACLU of Colorado office. These meetings are open to the public. Please email us or call us, 303.777.5482, for more information.

Below you will find various resources to help better understand your civil liberties, as well as award and volunteer opportunites!

Educational Programs

• Our comprehensive Speakers Bureau sends speakers to groups that have requested more information on the ACLU, emphasizing on issues that affect our day-to-day lives.
  
  
• The Denver Metro Young Professionals Group offers evening events every other month specifically designed to inform and engage busy professionals aged 25-45.
  

Know Your Rights Resources

• Learn about your basic rights: from videos, to downloadable guides, to a FAQ. You can't protect your rights if you don't know them.
  
  
• Ensure that your voice is heard by viewing our Voter Guides.
  
  
• Visit our links/resources page to find additional info on the issues that are important to you.
  

Youth Programs
We have various school and youth-oriented programs, with the aim of implementing and expanding interest in civil liberties through social studies, American government, and American history curricula. Visit our Youth Programs page to learn, and feel free to contact us if you would like more information.

• Know Your Rights for Students - A guide for public school students in Colorado
  
  
• 5th Grade Bill of Rights Program
  
  
• Awards Program: honoring active students of the Colorado community for their contributions in helping to protect our rights and freedoms.
  
  
• How to Start Your Own Campus ACLU Club - also on its way very soon...
  
  
• Mentoring Program: DU and CU law students work with high school clubs, fostering connections between bright civil ibertarians.
  
  
• Stand UP with the ACLU : Visit the National ACLU Youth Program