Whatever happened to candy stripers? Of course, I'm talking about the teen volunteers who donned red and white stripes (hence the name "candy striper") in hospitals who would chat with the patients ...

Civic engagement is more than just a buzzword; it's an important topic that allows college students to impact their communities, shape policy and develop a deeper understanding of the world around ...

Our annual election is a time when citizens across our community and state have the opportunity to come together and make their voices heard. Each ballot cast helps shape the policies and priorities ...

EdSource · This California Teacher of the Year embraces her dwarfism as a strength The State Seal of Civic Engagement, approved by the State Board of Education in 2020, marked a vital progression in ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Young people who want to learn more about their local government, and who want to voice their thoughts on specific questions, will have their chance on Sunday. Knoxville leaders ...

Research has shown there to be psychological and physical benefits to be gained through civic engagement—involvement in an activity that supports one’s local community. Such activities include ...

Civic engagement, individual and collective actions aimed at addressing public opportunities and challenges, is fundamental to constitutional republics in healthy societies and is a key driver of ...

Chris Sinacola, co-editor of Restoring the City on a Hill, on ways that states and local school districts can foster understanding of and curiosity about our nation's history.

EdSource · How one student got her middle school to change its name (rebroadcast) As Californians gear up for elections that have the potential to shape the lives of young people in fundamental ways, ...

Civic Engagement is “making a difference in community life through collective, public problem solving." The Lindy Center for Civic Engagement’s Authentic Civic Engagement (ACE) Mini-Grant provides ...

The Civic Engagement Leadership Certificate is a program for Drexel University students interested in expanding their skills and knowledge in the field of civic engagement through a social justice ...