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

The Hechinger Report

Some school districts, local governments and nonprofit groups across the country have galvanized this youth activism by giving students opportunities to participate in leadership roles and democracy in ways that go beyond civics classes and student government. Andrew Brennen, National Geographic education fellow.

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Call for Proposals: Connecting Community and Classroom: Practical Considerations for Civically-Engaged Practitioners and Scholars | Deadline: August 18th

Political Science Now

The workshop aims to provide a space where scholars and practitioners with a commitment to civic engagement can collaborate, build supportive relationships, and share practical guidance for leading community-engaged projects. non-profit, for-profit, or hybrid organizations).

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Workshop: Connecting Community and Classroom: Practical Considerations for Civically-Engaged Practitioners and Scholars

Political Science Now

Join political scientists and practitioners for a single-day workshop, Connecting Community and Classroom: Practical Considerations for Civically-Engaged Practitioners and Scholars , on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at APSA’s headquarters in Washington, DC.

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Congratulations to the 2024 APSA Award Winners

Political Science Now

White Award for the best dissertation in the field of public administration Recipient: Sarah Rozenblum, Cornell University Title: “Why Do Governments Ignore Their Own Experts? The Consequences of Foreign Criticism” Leonard D.