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Gemma Bailey: A Champion for Sustainability and Community Engagement in Southeast England

Geogramblings

Gemma Bailey, the Climate Ambassadors Regional Hub Manager for Southeast England, is a passionate advocate for sustainability and community engagement. Based in Kent and working at the University of Reading, Gemma’s journey has been shaped by her deep-rooted love for wildlife and the environment.

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Call for Applications: 2025 JPSA-APSA Working Group on Civically Engaged Research for Critical Issues in Society “Political Transitions in Aging Societies”

Political Science Now

With generous support from the Japan Foundation, APSA and JPSA are collaborating on a multi-year program of scholarly exchange, professional development, and community engagement. Apply here!

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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. Things … the government does affect us, but we can’t vote,” she said.

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Activists question whether wealthy universities should be exempt from property taxes

The Hechinger Report

Nonprofit property tax exemptions originate from the idea that the government ought to subsidize socially desirable, charitable actions or services that the government would otherwise perform. Yale gives around $12 million annually to New Haven, Connecticut, and Boston University gave $6.3 million to Boston in 2019.

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STUDENT VOICE: It shouldn’t take a tragedy to spark youth activism

The Hechinger Report

But how can all of America’s students become sufficiently equipped and knowledgeable about important issues to get involved and make a difference within and beyond their communities? River Bluff is not unique in putting civics education and community service at the center of daily learning. Today, this is more important than ever.

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Native Americans turn to charter schools to reclaim their kids’ education

The Hechinger Report

Middle schoolers Eli and Manin practice guitar chords for the Native folk rock song “NDN Kars” at the Native American Community Academy in Albuquerque. Still, the network dispatches experts on finance, community engagement, student experience, curriculum and professional development.

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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. The workshop will culminate with NCAPSA’s brief annual business meeting and a celebratory reception.