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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.

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Direct Attacks on Science/Social Science in Higher Education through Capping Indirect Cost Rates: Why Anthropologists Should Care

Anthropology News

Second, IDCs support the overall research enterprise in universities, research institutes, and NGOs, and can be shared with departments and PIs to provide bridge grants, develop research partnerships and infrastructure including community engagement, and create opportunities for new students, post-docs and researchers. Feldman, J.