Institute for Citizens & Scholars
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Developing citizens who are civically well-informed, productively engaged, and hopeful about the future. #highered #civics #democracy
Princeton, NJ
Joined June 2009
🎉 EXCITING NEWS! We're launching the Carnegie Young Leaders for Civic Preparedness program, funded by @CarnegieCorp! We're seeking young people 14-24 ready to step up, bridge divides, and tackle pressing issues in their communities. Learn more & apply:
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RT @Trinity_U: The Conversation is back! With events ranging from lectures on the arts and politics to public discussions on AI ethics, the…
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RT @Trinity_U: Last night, Mike Capuano (D-MA) and Joe Heck (R-NV), former members of the U.S. House of Representatives, held a discussion…
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RT @OpentoDebateOrg: The Hopkins Forum has officially launched! In partnership with @JohnsHopkins, we kicked off our nonpartisan debate s…
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In this Preamble episode, Emmy-winning host of @PBS show "America Outdoors" @baratunde challenges us to think of 'citizen' as a verb and not a noun. 🗣️ "It means showing up…a bias toward participation and action..." Watch the full episode for more ⤵️
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When it comes to measuring civic engagement, where do you start? The Guide to Civic Measurement can help you: 1️⃣ Deepen your understanding 2️⃣ Reflect on your current efforts 3️⃣ Prioritize what truly matters 👉
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RT @NotreDame: As we begin Walk the Walk Week, we reaffirm our commitment to creating a welcoming environment for all. Listen as Fr. Bob D…
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RT @utulsa: UTulsa students and employees are invited to the annual Interfaith Dinner, a transformative evening celebrating unity and diver…
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How do you work with someone you perceive as your "enemy"? @sharon_says_so, known as America's Gov't Teacher, reflects on a powerful lesson she learned from an unsung hero in her new book, The Small and the Mighty. Watch the full Preamble conversation:
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⏰ Don't miss the Higher Ed Media Fellowship deadline! Apply by Feb 1st to receive funding & mentorship to produce impactful journalism on CTE: #HigherEd #Journalism
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🇺🇸 The ability to engage across difference is essential for the future of our democracy. See how the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness Faculty Institute is helping educators empower their students w/the skills to bridge divides & solve problems:
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@DavidsonCollege This convening is just the beginning of an 18-month journey that includes 1:1 support & community of purpose gatherings. By the program's end, participants will design/revise courses or lead workshops on civil discourse & help weave this work into the fabric of their campuses 📚
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RT @CivxNow: #CivxNow partner @NCoC hosted a panel spotlighting the Youth Civics Solution Competition winners, sponsored by @ctzns_schlrs.…
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RT @PresidentWente: I am excited about this effort and grateful for Provost Gillespie's leadership in advancing such important work for our…
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Dr. Lerone A. Martin, 2017 Nancy Weiss Malkiel Fellow and @DirectorMLK at @MLKInstitute @Stanford, draws on Dr. King's legacy to show the power of local action and the determination of young people to shape the future of our democracy: #MLKDay
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💡 Interested in exploring the intersection of postsecondary education & #CivicLearning? The Higher Ed Media Fellowship supports in-depth reporting on #CTE. 🗓️ Apply by Feb 1st:
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Excited to welcome @WoosterEdu President Anne McCall to the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness coalition! 🎉 Together, these campus leaders from 100+ diverse institutions are preparing their students for active civic engagement in a polarized world. #CSCollegePresidents
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James Chaffers, 1969 MLK Fellowship recipient, was a senior design consultant for the King Memorial. Visitors ask strangers for help taking 📸 due to the statue’s size. These moments of human connection were all part of the plan. #MLKDay | @NatlParkService
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