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… of difference,” she thinks, and more openness to “civic dialog and community.” Honed and seasoned through her … resilience of the spirit.” O n the Road  has become more “civic” says Smith, moving from local subjects to topics of … regarding health care and education. That interest in the civic dimension of art as part of a public dialog on social …

… roughly, among the existential, the vocational, and the civic. Take the existential as identifying the long-term … competence to fend for ourselves economically. And take the civic as identifying the arc of our development as people … them with this sort of understanding will make them better civic agents. The long-term result she seeks is, in the …

… games that serve as tools in a wide-range of fields from civics to education to health. The Games for Change festival … networking events, and arcades with three focused tracks: Civics & Social Impact, Neurogaming & Health, and Games for …

… of domestic extremism and hate-based violence and promotes civic engagement, information literacy, and social cohesion … the process of recognition and repair within the state; A civic conversation program in Guam (Guåhan) facilitated by … in Ohio on the historical legacy of hate groups on Ohio’s civic fabric; Public programming in Puerto Rico focusing on …

… teaching, study and understanding of American history and civics. The lecture will be an annual event and carry a … improve their teaching of American history, government, and civics. The Summer Seminar and Institutes program will be …

… H. Small, an ardent supporter of the humanities and of civics education. By academic training a chemical engineer … character of the nation’s Founders can help encourage civic-mindedness among educators and students.” In addition …

… improve course offerings in American history, culture and civics; Support for local and statewide projects on American history, culture and civics sponsored by the 56 state humanities councils; …

… literary works appear in  Taking Action: A Reader  and  The Civically Engaged Reader , which Davis developed while at the Center for Civic Reflection. Davis says that “having all these readings …

… this one turned to the Common Core and, in particular, its civics component, which is based on the use of historical … marked off his own position, riffing on the importance of civics, the politics of education, and the use of historical …

… Humanities Council, in partnership with the Project on Civic Reflection, Fourth Presbyterian Church, and WBEZ will … of a conversation on the same topic between local academic, civic, and community leaders. At the Penn Museum in …

… early urban planning in central Italy, both monumental and civic architecture, domestic space, and other corollary …

… the humanities is fundamental to informed citizenship and civic participation.” WASHINGTON Press Release … Press …

… This project is being created in such a way as to focus on civic engagement.  The matter of civic engagement and the arts is something to which Smith …

… when President George W. Bush announced his history and civic education initiative in a Rose Garden ceremony, he … said in a recent interview. "It isn't just part of our civic responsibility. To me it's an enlargement of the …

… Kagan “Education in a democracy ought to have as its goal civics, the education of citizens,” says Donald Kagan, … in his introductory course at Yale. He feels that a civic education should include a common curriculum. “One of …

… opportunities, and the solace that this document brings to civic society. Funded project of Nevada Humanities, a state …

… of exceptionally successful businessmen devoted to civic improvement—published the  Plan of Chicago . Arguably … Daniel H. Burnham. A yellowing map of Chicago, with civic center at the middle Photo caption Burnham’s  Plan … version that became part of the eighth-grade public school civics curriculum, and even a promotional film, titled  A …

… issues. Learn more about Mendoza’s work here . 'Social and Civic Transformation in Suburban Los Angeles Since 1945' by Becky Nicolaides Photo caption “Social and Civic Transformation in Suburban Los Angeles Since 1945” by …

… points out how architecture can reflect the cultural and civic values of its time and place. Funded project of New …

… to archeological artifacts that reveal Teotihuacan’s civic life and history. Catch  Teotihuacan: City of Water, …

… people,” said Duclos-Orsello. “We want to have structured, civic and civil dialogues using the documentary films as a …

… Foundation Chicago, the Newberry Library, the Center for Civic Engagement at Northwestern University, and the … will engage an audience of scholars, legal professionals, civic organization leaders, K-12 educators, and students in …

… marketability and develop a curriculum for a new major in civic engagement. "We were lucky," said Khalil "Haji" …

… blocks of American civil society, helping us to strengthen civic engagement, examine the human condition, preserve our … Tapestry will encourage projects that elevate the role of civics in schools and public programs, promote media … humanities projects as well as new programs that support civics education, foster civic engagement, increase media …

… related to U.S. semiquincentennial, civics education, and veterans programming. Among the … “A More Perfect Union” are a cooperative agreement with iCivics for a project to assess the state of, and best practices, in teaching K-12 American history, civics, and government. The new grant program also …

… “The Endowment plays an enormously important role in the civic and cultural life of the country, and I am eager to … to the humanities as essential to education and to civic life. At Colby, for example, he led a $376-million …

… to a larger story of punishment in America. For history, civics, social studies, literature, and other teachers at …

… After working as a K-12 teacher, she became Seattle’s first Civic Poet, a position appointed by the mayor. In that …

… and language arts teacher and a vice president of a civic education nonprofit. Currently she consults with …

… of their writing and their commitment to social justice and civic engagement. The Ambassadors are now finalists to … only celebrates artistic excellence, but also prioritizes civic engagement and social justice,” said Michael Cirelli, … Poet Laureate Program that celebrates artistic excellence, civic engagement and social justice in more than 35 cities …