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Get a front-row seat to a historic week in Washington, D.C., with Close Up’s Premier
#Election
Series programs!
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Did you know the US is facing a poll worker shortage? Today is
#NationalPollWorkerRecruitmentDay
w/ the goal of recruiting more workers to help this fall. Check out the link below for the requirements in your state – in many states you can be under 18!
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We celebrated the launch of
@ASP
Homeroom w/
@ChrisEvans
,
@MarkKassen
+ students who have been piloting the resources! Students gave feedback, asked questions and had the chance to meet w/ Members of Congress. We’re excited for you to explore Homeroom at !
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We're thrilled to be partnering with
@ASP
,
@chrisevans
,
@MarkKassen
, and
@joekiani
for this exciting virtual event on 1/19. Register today at to join us!
Join
@ASP
+
@Closeup_DC
for a LIVE Q&A featuring
@ChrisEvans
,
@MarkKassen
,
@joekiani
with special guest lawmakers. Register for the event by creating a free ASP account now:
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Close Up is so excited to partner with
@ASP
!
#AStartingPoint
#CivicEducation
@ChrisEvans
@MarkKassen
@JoeKiani
@stephaniemehta
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#ASPChat
will be releasing another interview at 6pm(ET)! Featuring a question from Dariana, Close Up student from CA,
@ChrisEvans
+
@MarkKassen
will be talking w/
@RepKarenBass
. Don't miss out >>. And for updates on Close Up/
@ASP
go to
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Night
#3
of the
#DNC
– Make sure to check out the new
#ASPchat
before tuning in! >>><<<
@RepRoKhanna
will answer a featured question from California Close Up student, Bryce L.
#CivicEd
#Politics
#2020Election
#Education
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Tonight at 6PM (ET) Close Up +
@ASP
are kicking off the
#RepublicanNationalConvention
w/ a brand new
#ASPchat
! Tune in to hear
@RepDustyJohnson
answer a featured question from Makayla H., Close Up student from Michigan. >>>
#RNC
#CivicEd
#2020Election
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Check out to see
@RepKarenBass
'
#ASPChat
interview and her response to Dariana’s question!
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Close Up +
@ASP
wrap up the final night of the
#DemConvention
w/ an
#ASPchat
interviewing
@RepAdams
. Tonight's featured question will be from Allie C., Close Up student from North Carolina! Head over to at 6PM(EST) and check it out!
#DNC
#Civics
#Education
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Close Up students who will be
#voting
for the first time in the upcoming
#election
were featured on
@MTV
's 'Vote for your Lifestream' earlier today as part of
#voteearlyday
!
#FirstVote
#Vote
#2020Election
#YouthVoice
via
@YouTube
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What a fantastic live event between
@CloseUp_DC
&
@ASP
, with
@MiaCharity
taking amazing questions from
@pgcps
students for
@SenatorTimScott
,
@ChrisVanHollen
,
@ChrisEvans
,
@MarkKassen
&
@JoeKiani
!
Yesterday was
@ASP
&
@Closeup_DC
's first live event of 2022! It featured Senators
@ChrisVanHollen
&
@SenatorTimScott
, ASP's own
@ChrisEvans
,
@MarkKassen
,
@joekiani
, & students from Prince George’s County, MD. Watch now & sign up for a free account today 👉
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Tonight's
#ASPChat
question comes from Bryce L., Close Up student from California.
"How can elected leaders unite America again?"
Check it out and see what
@RepRoKhanna
has to say!
@ASP
#CivicEd
#2020Election
#DemConvention
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Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) met with 90+ students from his home state this week, speaking on a variety of topics from what it was like running for president to how his father's journey from Cuba inspires his work in Congress!
@SenTedCruz
#CloseUpDC
#HillDay
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We’re excited to partner with
@ASP
to highlight young people preparing to
#vote
on
#ElectionDay
and the issues inspiring their
#FirstVote
!
Last month,
@ChrisEvans
&
@MarkKassen
asked lawmakers what inspired their first
#vote
Starting next week, ASP is partnering with
@CloseUp_DC
to learn more about the issues that inspire young Americans casting their first vote in the upcoming presidential election.
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Join
@ChrisEvans
,
@MarkKassen
,
@JoeKiani
, and Close Up’s
@MiaCharity
for the launch of
@ASP
with
@FastCompany
tomorrow, July 14th @ 1:00pm (ET)!
Register here –>
“Choosing to pull your information from a place beyond your own echo chamber can only lead to a broader understanding.”
@ChrisEvans
on his plans to help create a more informed electorate
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Thank you
@Cheddar
#Politics
for having Close Up's
@MiaCharity
on today's segment to talk about our partnership with
@ASP
!
@BakerMachado
@MarkKassen
#CivicEducation
#Civics
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Close Up is excited for the launch of
@ASP
Chat, a new video series featuring convos w/ U.S. lawmakers w/ featured questions from Close Up students that will premier starting next week during the
#DemocraticNationalConvention
&
#RepublicanNationalConvention
!
#ASPchat
#CloseUpDC
During the upcoming
#DNC
&
#RNC
,
@ChrisEvans
&
@MarkKassen
will ask lawmakers questions from high school students across the country in partnership with
@closeup_dc
. Stay tuned for more on ASP’s new
#ASPChat
series, launching Monday.
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Check out our partners at
@ASP
-
@ChrisEvans
and
@MarkKassen
talk more about Homeroom and our goals to get more students and teachers involved on
#Time100Talks
!
#Politics
#YouthVoice
#Education
#CivicEd
#CloseUpDC
LIVE: Watch
#TIME100Talks
featuring conversations with
@ChrisEvans
,
@JasonReynolds83
,
@BeckyPringle
,
@MarkKassen
and Aly Murray (
@impactbyaly
)
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Tune in to
@ABCNewsLive
tonight at 7PM to hear more about our
#CivicEducation
partnership with
@ASP
! The interview will feature ASP's co-founder
@ChrisEvans
and Close Up's
@MiaCharity
.
Tonight
@ABCNewsLive
Prime at 7pm - our interview with
@ChrisEvans
on his new online political platform to help better connect elected officials and constituents.
#astartingpoint
@ABC
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Head over to to see Senator Booker’s
#ASPChat
interview with
@ChrisEvans
and
@MarkKassen
and his response to Ahmad’s question!
#CivicEd
#CloseUpDC
@ASP
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Close Up has been committed to serving
#teachers
+
#students
w/
#CivicEducation
opportunities since 1971. We are thrilled to be working w/
@ChrisEvans
and
@ASP
, thank you for highlighting the need for
#CivicEd
!
Teachers-Make sure to sign up for updates at
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Thank you to our friends at the The Franklin Project
@FranklinProjUS
for highlighting Close Up's work!
Over the last 50 years,
@CloseUp_DC
has empowered young people to become informed and engaged citizens for a lifetime.
Tap to watch our third and final organization spotlight of the
#4thofJuly
weekend!
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“
#Teachers
and school districts are looking for interactive ways to engage
#students
.”
Check out the interview with Close Up's
@MiaCharity
and
@ASP
co-founders
@ChrisEvans
and
@MarkKassen
!
#CivicEd
#Democracy
#ASP
#CloseUpDC
ABC News’
@KennethMoton
speaks with actor
@ChrisEvans
about
@ASP
, his new push to improve political discourse.
"It all starts with participation. Participation from the elected officials and giving their opinions," Evans says.
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Close Up is excited to take part in
@SXSWEDU
this year with our partner
@ASP
! Check out the link below for more information on our session.
ICYMI: New featured session added for SXSW EDU Online, Connected in Class: A Starting Point & Close Up with
@ASP
Co-Founders
@ChrisEvans
,
@JoeKiani
,
@MarkKassen
, and
@CloseUp_DC
Chief Development Officer,
@MiaCharity
.
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@CloseUp_DC
is excited to announce our new partnership w/
@ASP
– a new
#CivicEngagement
platform from
@ChrisEvans
,
@MarkKassen
, &
@JoeKiani
!
Join us on July 14th for the official platform launch. RSVP at
#CloseUpDC
#CivicEd
#Civics
#Education
@MiaCharity
We can’t wait to share A Starting Point with you soon. Register for our launch event with
@ChrisEvans
,
@MarkKassen
,
@JoeKiani
and
@MiaCharity
of
@CloseUp_DC
hosted by
@stephaniemehta
+
@FastCompany
on July 14 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT.
Register Here 👇
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NYU Law Professor
@ProfMMurray
fields questions about Roe v. Wade from Civic Voices and Civic Leaders students in
@ASP
's latest chat on the state of abortion.
#CloseUpDC
#RoeVWade
#Abortion
#Students
@pgcps
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We are excited that
#ASPHomeroom
is finally live! Head to to check out the new resources and to learn more!
ASP &
@CloseUp_DC
have partnered to create
#ASPHomeroom
, an online portal to connect students & lawmakers, inspire civic engagement, and distribute free, educational resources. Watch
@ChrisEvans
&
@MarkKassen
discuss
#ASPHomeroom
& enroll now 👉
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The conventions are over, but Close Up and
@ASP
are gearing up for more opportunities to engage
#students
and
#teachers
. Sign up TODAY for info and updates at !
During the
#DNC
&
#RNC
, ASP asked lawmakers questions from
@CloseUp_DC
students across the country. Learn more about how ASP &
@CloseUp_DC
are working together this school year to promote civic engagement among young people
Sign-up today to get involved 👉
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Close Up is excited to partner with
@ASP
to highlight insights from young people on key
#election
issues.
Be on the lookout for more
#students
participating in our
#FirstVote
initiative as they share their thoughts on the issues that are inspiring them to
#vote
!
Four first-time voters told
@ChrisEvans
,
@MarkKassen
&
@CloseUp_DC
why health care reform matters to them this election. Hear how the issue is inspiring their first vote & learn more from your elected officials about healthcare on ASP.
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Last Friday,
@POTUS
issued a proclamation to observe this Oct. 11 as a day to honor
#IndigenousPeople
and their resilience and contributions to American society throughout history.
Today we celebrate
#IndigenousPeoplesDay2021
!
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Today we remember those who died, those who served, and those who carry on.
#September11
#NeverForget
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We're excited to partner w/
@ASP
on this new initiative designed to:
-Enhance resources in schools
-Bring lawmakers into classrooms
-Inspire active + informed participation in US democracy
-Create cross-cultural + interactive learning b/t schools + states
ASP and
@CloseUp_DC
are working with teachers & classrooms across the country on a new civic engagement initiative to help students become more engaged in their democracy. Register your class today and be the first involved 👉
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We are saddened by the loss of one of our cherished Domestic Issues Debaters
@Bre_payton
. Bre spent many hours speaking with students about policy issues on program and will be missed greatly.
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Hear why Dorcas is voting this November! Do you remember what inspired your
#FirstVote
?
First-time voter Dorcas tells
@ChrisEvans
,
@MarkKassen
&
@CloseUp_DC
that one of the issues that most concerns her is the education system & equity gaps between public, private, & charter schools.
#RegisterToVote
today to cast your ballot this election 👉
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Thank you
@RepLizCheney
for meeting with Close Up students on
#CapitolHill
! Seeing democracy in action up close and in-person is so important for our youth!
#CloseUpDC
#StudentTravel
#CivicEd
#Democracy
#FutureLeaders
These Newcastle High School students are participating in the
@CloseUp_DC
program this week to learn about democracy & the legislative process.
It’s always great to spend time with engaged student leaders who are involved and want to make a positive impact in their communities.
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Happy
#LaborDay2021
everyone! Here are some interesting facts about this holiday and
#history
>>>
#DidYouKnow
#LaborDayWeekend
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Close Up is excited to welcome students from across the country to
#WashingtonDC
for the
@BankofAmerica
Student Leaders Program!
#BofAStudentLeaders
#Leadership
#CloseUpDC
This summer, we're celebrating 15 years of
#BofAStudentLeaders
and the nearly 3.5K students who have gained workforce and leadership skills - and continue to serve their communities.
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Sending our congratulations to
#MeghanMarkle
and
#PrinceHarry
! In 1998, Meghan was a Close Up participant from
@IHPandas
in LA!
#CloseUpAlumni
#CloseUpDC
#RoyalWedding
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Thank you to
@AmbRice46
and the
@WhiteHouse
for including Close Up in yesterday’s important discussion.
Enjoyed starting the week after July 4th—and commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 26th Amendment giving 18-year-olds the vote—by joining youth leaders to discuss how we can protect and expand voting rights.
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101 years ago, the ratification of the
#19thAmendment
moved our Nation one step closer to establishing that no American’s right to vote could be denied or abridged on the basis of gender. Today we celebrate
#WomensEqualityDay2021
!
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Today we celebrate the birth of American Independence!
On July 2nd, 1776, the
#ContinentalCongress
voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the
#DeclarationOfIndependence
.
Happy
#4thofJuly
everyone!
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Before the last night of the
#RNC
,
#ASPChat
will be talking with
@HerreraBeutler
! Tonight's featured question comes from Anthony L., Close Up student from New York. Check it out at at 6PM (EST)!
#CivicEd
#Democracy
#2020Election
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Students on Close Up's
#NewYork
program stop outside the NYSE to snap a photo with the
#FearlessGirl
statue!
#YouthVoice
#FemaleEmpowerment
#NYC
#CloseUpDC
#StudentTravel
#Education
#CivicEd
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Happening tonight at 6PM (EST), Close Up student, Rhiannon C. will have a featured question answered by
@SenCoryGardner
during the next
#ASPchat
! Don't miss out! –>
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"Washington Bureau Chief
@J_Policastro
talked to
@ChrisEvans
about his new website aimed at helping Americans get more informed by working with local lawmakers."
"Captain America" star
@ChrisEvans
tells me building his new political website
@ASP
was “exciting” but “intimidating.”
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What is the
#JohnLewisVotingRightsAct
?
Learn more about this legislation and next steps in our latest
#blog
post >>>
#votingrights
#hr4
#democracy
#education
#currentevents
#classroomresources
#InTheNews
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Have you been tuning in to watch the
#RNC
this week? How about
#ASPchat
? Don't miss out! Tonight at 6pm (EST)
@SenTedCruz
will answer a featured question from Zoya, Close Up student from Texas. >>>
#Civics
#Education
#YouthVoice
#Politics
#2020Election
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Empowering Female Voices is an online program for girls from across the U.S. This fall,
#students
will develop empathy for other
#perspectives
, gain
#skills
, & build
#confidence
while focusing on the
#2020Election
& the
#19thAmendment
! Learn more ->
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We kicked off our
#HillDay
with Sen. (and Close Up alum) Katie Boyd Britt and students from the Alabama School for the Blind!
One of the best questions from the meeting? "How do you define integrity in Congress & how should we find it in our representatives?"
@SenKatieBritt
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Today we recognize all of the
#women
who fought long and hard to win the right to vote!
#19thAmendment
#WomensVote100
#womenssuffrage
#History
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a lifelong advocate of women’s rights and gender equality, has died at age 87. We remember her for her unwavering faith in our democracy and its ideals. She was a true champion for equality and justice.
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November is
#MilitaryFamilyAppreciationMonth
! Let us all recognize and honor the sacrifices family members make to support their loved ones in uniform.
#USMilitary
#MilitaryFamilyMonth
#ThankYouForYourService
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A big
#thanks
to our board members,
@RosLehtinen
&
@KendrickMeek
, for joining the discussion about effective
#advocacy
strategies with Close Up
#students
participating in the
@Georgetown
Leaders in Advocacy Institute program!
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#FutureLeaders
visiting Capitol Hill on Close Up!
#CloseUpDC
#YouthVoice
#Democracy
#CapitolHill
#WashingtonDC
#Civics
#Education
#StudentTravel
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It’s time to say ‘thank you’ to all of the exceptional
#teachers
that you know! Join us as we celebrate
#NationalTeacherDay
!
#ThankATeacher
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
#TeachersDay
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Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the ratification of the 26th Amendment giving everyone the right to vote at age 18! Join us to commemorate this anniversary at the AFT Teach Conference on July 8th. For more information and to register visit: .
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This week, young
#womenleaders
from across the U.S. are taking part in our virtual
#EmpoweringFemaleVoices
program! The students are creating policy proposals, and will get to discuss their policy areas with experts as they finalize their projects.
#YouthVoice
#CivicEd
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Congratulations to
@MrsKenneyOA
for winning this week's Teacher Social Media Contest! Looks like you and your students have been having a great week in
#DC
!
#CloseUpDC
#StudentTravel
#CapitolHill
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What community issues matter most to high schoolers in Broward County, FL? This week, experts will join
#students
for a virtual Youth Summit session to discuss their
#policy
ideas!
@francescamenes
@CCLFlorida
@nicolewesgroup
@OEVforBusiness
@chris_minor10
@RepWilson
@CBCFInc
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Head over to to hear
@RepDustyJohnson
's response to Makayla's question about the
#ElectoralCollege
!
#CloseUpDC
#ASPchat
#Government
#2020Election
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Each year on November 11, we honor and celebrate the men and women who fought for, protected, and love our country. Thank you
#Veterans
for your service!
#VeteransDay
#VeteransDay2021
#HonoringOurHeroes
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Close Up has been partnering with
@BankofAmerica
for the
#BofAStudentLeaders
Program for 15 years. We are excited for another great summit this week!
This year's
#BofAStudentLeaders
program will connect 300 community-minded high school juniors & seniors from our 91 markets to paid internships & skills training with 100+ partner nonprofits.
Learn how the program helps shape the leaders of tomorrow:
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To all of the
#educators
across the nation, Close Up would like to
#ThankYou
for everything that you do! You deserve a big round of applause and so much more.
#WelcomeBackToSchool
everyone, let's make this year
#awesome
!
#CloseUpDC
#Teachers
#Civics
#Education
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Each and every year, during the first week of May, we celebrate
#educators
across the country! This year, we believe
#teachers
deserve an extra round of applause for all their hard work and dedication to their students!
#TEACHERAppreciationWeek2021
#ThankATeacher
#Education
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Osceola, FL students, participating in our
#Virtual
#Youth
Policy Summit, are excited to share their ideas and proposals w/ our guest panelists this week! Thank you to the offices of
@marcorubio
,
@fhawkinsjr
, and
@Arrington4Fl
for your support of
#civiceducation
& engagement.
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The
#civilrights
icon, Congressman
@repjohnlewis
, spent a lifetime fighting for racial
#equality
.
#CloseUpDC
is grateful for the time he spent
#inspiring
our students.
#JohnLewisGoodTrouble
#JohnLewis
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Go to to hear
@SenCoryGardner
's response to Rhiannon's question about
#bipartisanship
in U.S.
#government
!
#CivicEd
#CloseUpDC
#Politics
#2020Election
#ASPChat
#RNC2020
HAPPENING NOW: Tune in to tonight’s
#ASPChat
with
@SenCoryGardner
discussing the impact of local politics, voter turnout this election, the
#RNC
& more — starting in 15 MINUTES at 6PM ET.
Watch directly from or on the ASP app.
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Tonight at 6pm(ET) make sure to tune in to
#ASPChat
before the
#DNC
at 9PM(ET)!
@ChrisEvans
+
@MarkKassen
will be talking to
@SenBooker
and featuring a question from Ahmad K., a Close Up student from McNair Academic HS.
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#CloseUpConversations
are back! Join us on 9/16 for the 1st Close Up Conversation of the fall!
@AnneliseMcGough
of
@19thnews
will discuss roles of
#gender
in the world of
#politics
and throughout newsrooms. Stay tuned for more guests + show info this fall!
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Shoutout to our social media winner of the week! Congratulations Mrs. King!
#Winning
#StudentTravel
#CapitolHill
#WashingtonDC
#CloseUpDC
Such a wonderful visit today to the U.S. Capitol!
@CloseUp_DC
@Region4ESC
@SISDMultiPrgms
@SheldonISD
@KingHSPanthers
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#SCOTUS
is set to take up many key constitutional and legal issues this term.
-
#FreeSpeech
on
#college
campuses
-
#ReproductiveRights
- The
#DeathPenalty
-
#GunControl
- Separation of
#ChurchAndState
Learn more about these issues and more at .
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What needs do you see in your own community that you think should be priority for government investment/funding?
Learn more about the IIJA Bill in our latest
#blog
post >>>
#InfrastructureBill
#Government
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This week marks the 50th anniversary in which the 26th Amendment was passed through the Senate and then the House on March 23rd 1971. Check out Close Up's latest
#blog
to learn more about the
#26thAmendment
and it's impact on our nation! >>>
#VotingRights
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Have you heard the BIG news? Close Up is re-launching its
#CurrentIssues
#classroom
resource platform in the coming weeks! Stay tuned, spread the word, and head to our website for more info!
#CivicEd
#SSChat
#Teachers
#LessonPlans
#Education
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Did you know Close Up currently has 14 alumni serving in the 117th Congress? Our programs provide hands on experience to help create an active citizenry and to connect students with their government officials, like
@RepFletcher
!
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You don’t have to look far for evidence of this crisis...Simply consider the statistics: According to the Nation’s Report Card, only 15% of students are proficient in
#AmericanHistory
and a mere 24% are proficient in
#civics
.
#CloseUpDC
#CivicEd
#Education
Revitalizing the teaching of civics in our schools is essential to sustaining the American experiment over the long term—& the Civics Secures Democracy Act, introduced by
@JohnCornyn
,
@SenCoonsOffice
,
@rosadelauro
,
@RepTomColeman
, aims to do exactly that.
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Close Up congratulates
@KamalaHarris
on being named
@JoeBiden
's Vice Presidential
#nominee
! She makes
#history
as the first Black and Asian American woman on a major party ticket as well as the third woman to be chosen as a running mate!
#2020Election
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We’re welcoming some new faces to the Close Up team—introducing our newest civic program instructors!
These professionals act as the backbone of our student programs, serving as guides to historical sites, and facilitating thoughtful policy debates and deliberations.
#CloseUpDC
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On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Close Up highlights the stories of a few individuals who were eyewitness to the tragic events that changed our nation forever.
Tune in at .
#September11
#NeverForget
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Thank you to Jaya, Aldo, Sydney, and Dominic for your first vote story on
#VoteEarlyDay
! Check out their conversation with
@ASP
,
@ChrisEvans
, and
@MarkKassen
!
#FirstVote
#Vote
#2020Election
#YouthVoice
Watch ASP’s
@chrisevans
&
@Markkassen
talk with first time
@closeup_dc
voters on national
#VoteEarlyDay
as part of the
@MTV
#VoteForYourLife
stream 👇
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There's one week until
#ElectionDay
and young people across the nation are heading to the polls to
#vote
. Thanks to our partner,
@JNJNews
, students like David are able to take part in our
#FirstVote
initiative and discuss important election issues w/ students from across the US.
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“Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard for democracy, therefore, is education.” —Franklin D. Roosevelt
#CloseUpDC
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In just 3 weeks,
#CloseUpConversations
will be back! We will focus on
#deliberation
+
#civildiscourse
in the
#classroom
w/ guest speaker
@mcavoy_paula
, Associate Professor of Social Studies Education at NC State University. Mark your calendars and sign up!
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Thank you
@MarioDB
for taking the time to meet with Close Up students on
#CapitolHill
this week!
#Democracy
#CivicEd
#StudentTravel
#Education
#WashingtonDC
It’s always a pleasure to meet with our nation’s future leaders. Today, I met with students from
#HendryCounty
. We talked about all things happening in Washington D.C., as well as other important issues such as the dangers of communism & protecting our nation’s veterans.
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Having conversations about elections and the candidates with other young people is important to Close Up student, Charles. Are you ready for
#ElectionDay
?
#Vote
#youthvoice
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Thank you to Rep. Wasserman-Schultz for attending our
#BrowardYouthExpo
today & speaking with students about their policy proposals!
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#YoungLeaders
are grappling with
#CriticalIssues
in Close Up’s Empowering Girls’ Voices: Justice, Equity, & Belonging program. This week, women in
#advocacy
will join our students to discuss effective storytelling + campaigning for change!
@Center4Native
@rachnacDC
@girlsschools
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These are just 3 of 9 topics included in Close Up’s new and improved
#CurrentIssues
digital
#classroom
resources. Sign up for more details and a chance to WIN a 1-year subscription!
#Education
#LessonPlans
#BackToSchool
#CloseUpDC
#Teachers
#CivicEd
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This morning Randi Weingarten, President of
@AFTunion
, spoke at Close Up's teacher breakfast! Thank you
@rweingarten
for inspiring today's
#educators
during your presentation!
#CloseUpDC
#CivicEd
#Education
#Civics
#Youth
“You can help kids learn to think and discern instead of letting them decide based on what they hear.”
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As we head
#backtoschool
, it's important to incorporate
#currentissues
discussions into
#civics
,
#socialstudies
,
#humanities
, and other courses.
Check out our latest
#blog
post for a round-up of some of the most important news stories of the past month.
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Thank you
@SenKevinCramer
for taking the time to meet with and answer questions from Close Up students on
#HillDay
!
#CivicEducation
#CapitolHill
#StudentTravel
#Education
#Government
#YouthVoice
Met with some North Dakota students from New Rockford-Sheyenne School and Enderlin High School.
They asked impressive questions about public service and how they can be more civically engaged.
It was a pleasure to spend my afternoon with them!
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Thank you, Chief Justice Labarga for speaking with students at the Florida Supreme Court!
#MDCPSRallytoTally
@MDCPSBilingual
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It's
#AmericanEducationWeek
! Let's celebrate public
#education
and honor the amazing educators working to ensure that every student receives a quality education!
@NEAToday
#CivicEducation
#aew2021
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Keep up with
#RallyToTheTally19
by following
@CloseUp_DC
and
@BrowardESOL
this week!
#YouthVoice
#CloseUpDC
#CivicEd
#RallyToTheTally19
is in full swing! 1st stop
@UCF
Here are a few of the 299 newly arrived HS Ss from
@McArthur_HS
@WestBrowardHigh
@piperprincipal
@jptprincipal
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