ACPL scholars and affiliates conduct research for the purpose of equipping current and future generations to create a better way forward for the future of our country. ACPL’s scholarly agenda is informed by an understanding that Americans have diverse and often conflicting perspectives about the best way to move forward in our pluralistic society.  Recognizing these tensions, ACPL scholarship aims to bring together diverse perspectives to better understand areas of conflict and opportunities for advancing the common good.  This agenda is carried out through empirical studies, conceptual papers, and research briefs that advance new knowledge in fields such as education, civic studies, political science, and human resource development.

ACPL’s scholarly agenda aims to create innovative teaching/training tools and interactive web platforms with the goal of helping Americans contribute to our democracy in meaningful ways.