• -isms: What Do They Mean?


    April 28 @ 7:00pm CDT -isms: What Do They Mean? Hosted by Crossing Party Lines In previous meetings we’ve discussed a lot of -isms, from classism to racism, socialism and capitalism to interventionism and isolationism. People rally against them or advocate for them. At this meeting, we’ll discuss -isms in general, starting with this definition…

  • Returning to Philadelphia: Amending the Constitution for the Twenty-First Century


    Learn the story of Jefferson’s debate with Madison about periodic constitutional renewal (Jefferson wanted each generation to write its own Constitution; Madison favored an enduring Constitution). That historical debate opens up different proposals for constitutional change today.  Learn about historic challenges and what is possible today that could make the American Constitution even more effective…

  • Youth Apprenticeship Kickoff


    Join Department of Labor and State Business Executives for the kickoff of Youth Apprenticeship Week as we talk with industry leaders and Department of Labor senior leaders on registered apprenticeship opportunities and accelerator.

  • Working with Youth Projects in Europe


    Engage in this exciting webinar, Working with Youth Projects in Europe: Youth Leadership and Peacebuilding. This 90-minute event will be on May 14th, 2024, at 12:00 pm ET  (UTC -4) / 6:00 pm Andorra. Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone. This webinar will focus on: – Youth…

  • Bridging Heroes in the Prohuman Classroom


    WHAT:Join us for an engaging panel discussion with innovative civics educators from across the country who are inspiring young bridge builders and fostering a culture of our shared humanity in classrooms, communities, and beyond. Hear the panelists’ stories and leave with new ideas to implement at your school! The event will be moderated by Kent…

  • Civics, Democracy, and Civic Learning Week (With Elizabeth Clay Roy and Abbie Kaplan)


    What does civics education have to do with our moment of democratic crisis? How do we create citizens with a sense of agency over society?   Gabe Lerner, author of Democracy Notes, sat down with Abbie Kaplan and Elizabeth Clay Roy to discuss. Elizabeth Clay Roy⁠ is CEO of ⁠Generation Citizen⁠. ⁠Abbie Kaplan⁠ is Associate Director of Federal Policy at ⁠iCivics⁠.