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Here is another look at what civics has done for students in schools and what it can do for them in the future! https://lnkd.in/gT5HbUmp

Dr. Robert Peters (Robert Peters, Ed.D) continues his discussion with Dr. Glynetta Fletcher (Glynetta Fletcher) on the importance of Future-Focused schools for ALL children, not just some. They explore the power of access, opportunity, and Black #StudentUnions in creating a path to success. Watch to learn more! Click to watch part 1 - https://shorturl.at/fkpD1 #FutureFocused #NDPC #SPN #StudentSuccess

As we celebrate MLK Day here's an interesting article about how our own Congresswoman Katie Hall from Gary played an important role in the creation of MLK Day. #MLKJr #MLKDay2024 #KatieHall

💡An insight from our conversation with Michelle Blanchet, the co-founder of The Educators' Lab, highlighting the importance of civic education and how our present actions shape tomorrow's civic landscape. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dbxjQQPn This post is part of a series introducing the remarkable individuals featured in the first issue of NECE Magazine. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dePqR6-y

Sharelle Burt this headline >>> Take a look at what HeadCount Org and Xceleader are up to. This piece spells it out beautifully. #VoteHBCU #Xceleader #HBCU #BlackEnterprise

Over the last two weeks, I’ve had two inspiring, but vastly different civics education experiences. One was a wonderful 11th grade civics class in New York City that I observed as they deliberated about which civic action project to select in their Generation Citizen class. And the second was a wonderful #CivicLearningWeek event in DC today. First, there is more agreement on the power and potential of civic learning than is often reported. - National Governor’s Association Chair Spencer Cox (R-UT) says it is critical that we can ground our young people in civic education which helps them to navigate complexity and have empathy. He noted that 4 in 5 American parents want schools to spend more time spend on civics. - Eric Liu deftly facilitated a discussion with US Supreme Court Justices Sotomayor and Coney Barrett, about civic knowledge and skills, bridging differences in the workplace and power. Justice Sotomayor shared an inspiring story about community service when she was 17, realizing that she did not need to be old enough to vote to help solve a community problem. Second, there is more disagreement amongst young people about civic issues than is often reported. - Gen-Z is not an political monolith. Over half of adult Gen-Zers, choose Independent as their party identification. The 11th graders I listened to shared personal experiences, quantitative data, asked each other provocative questions and explored traditionally “conservative” and “progressive” policy positions in the course of forty minutes. They discussed economic and social policy vigorously without canceling anyone or raising their voice. With a problem-solving mindset instead of a partisan one, they engaged in rich and complex civil discourse. Of course, the complexity is in communities and still thorny questions about belonging in our civic life. Powerful research shared today from the Rand Corporation reminded us that 20 million American students have restrictions on their social studies learning that render open discourse more difficult and reduce students sense of belonging and empathy. I’m excited to talk about this and much more in the virtual panel on Thursday afternoon as a part of Civic Learning Week. I hope you’ll join us and share your questions and reflections.

Hope, vision, and place-based civic heath are key elements to our ability to navigate the turbulent times that have left so many of us in fear and despair.    https://lnkd.in/gCbm785K

"How can we better serve those who serve and have served us? All too often our veterans, medical service workers, and first responders experience psychological trauma in silence and bring the hardship home to their families and communities. Fortunately, winning the battle against these challenges is possible by gathering these groups together and embracing honest discussion. This year’s Hidden Wounds of War Conference will feature Bret Moore and Rich Tedeschi, sharing their experience and research on post-traumatic growth."

>>> my op ed, in defense of the student encampments, on Truthout: The City University of New York The Graduate Center, City University of New York Kingsborough Community College Truthout