Zinn Education Project

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Fifth grade Georgia teacher, Katie Rinderle, has been terminated for reading My Shadow Is Purple to her students , a book she purchased at her school’s Scholastic book fair. Rise Up and Write It By Nandini Ahuja Illustrated by Anoosha Syed A young girl learns about civic engagement as she advocates for a safe habitat for butterflies.

Museum 111

Museum Civic Engagement Civics History 111

Political Science Now

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This summer, the American Political Science Association partnered with Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) District’s Summer Rise Program to offer three high school students the opportunity to gain experience in political science knowledge production and higher education non-profits.

High School 50

High School Civic Engagement Civics Social Justice 50

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Many institutions provide legal and medical clinics and intervene to improve their local public schools. Rutgers University hosts a branch of the county public library. Northeastern University is offering $6.5 million in loans to local businesses at below-market rates. Duquesne, in Pittsburgh, runs a community pharmacy.

Civics 87

Civics Civic Engagement Economics Museum 87