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 ...

The State Seal of Civic Engagement, approved by the State Board of Education in 2020, marked a vital progression in developing students who are not only academically strong but also civically active ...

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 ...

As Californians gear up for elections that have the potential to shape the lives of young people in fundamental ways, a consortium of mostly California foundations have set up a fund to elevate the ...

Forty-four percent of students feel comfortable expressing their opinions on campus without fear of negative consequences. At the same time, students overwhelmingly support efforts to increase civil ...

Civic Engagement Scholars have the option to count up to 10 of their 30 total civic engagement hours as education hours through attending (virtually or in-person) events or other programs related to ...

You would be hard-pressed to find an educator who would argue against the importance of voting. While voting is a key component of maintaining a thriving democracy and has not always been guaranteed ...

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 ...

Experiencing childhood trauma may lead an individual to volunteer, donate money or contact their elected officials about environmental issues later in life, according to recent research published in ...

Not long ago, Osun State Government launched a feedback platform to further bridge the gap between policy implementation and the experiential realities of the residents of the state. The website, ...

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 ...

Each week, The Spokesman-Review examines one question from the Naturalization Test immigrants must pass to become United States citizens. Today’s question: What are two examples of civic participation ...