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Forget civics class: Students want to make a difference in real life

The Hechinger Report

In recent years, the group’s advocacy has led to changes in the district’s graduation requirements, to align them with admissions requirements for California’s university systems, and an expansion of funding for an after-school meal program that had been cut by the school board. Every year the group chooses an issue to focus on.

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Beyond the Classroom: Building Faculty Capacity for Success: Virtual Workshop

Political Science Now

In 2017, she was elected to serve on APSA council and was the first community college faculty member to ever be elected to this position. His diverse experience bridges policy, education, and advocacy, reflecting his commitment to academic excellence and civic engagement. Department of Agriculture and the U.S.

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Theme Panel: Civic Learning on Campus: Bringing Political Science In Mini-Conference I, II and III

Political Science Now

This roundtable will focus on Balasco, Forestal, and Abernathy’s Engaging Citizenship, a forthcoming introduction to politics textbook (Oxford University Press 2025). political system within a global context, and 3) to engage with the political process as educated and empowered citizens.