Sentences with phrase «civic engagement efforts»

We plan to launch DB 2.0 to help incubate and scale new national civic engagement efforts.

Mr. Simons is a member of the senior executive cabinet of York College's president, Dr. Marcia V. Keizs, and is responsible for overseeing civic engagement efforts.

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At our training event, you'll develop a deeper understanding of what makes the most sense for your union local, civic engagement project, nonprofit, advocacy campaign or grassroots organizing effort.

In an effort to substantially increase voter turnout and civic engagement in New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio rolled out a comprehensive 10 - point agenda that includes the city's first - ever Chief Democracy Officer (CDO) and a half - million dollar investment to fight election hacking.

As much as I admire the civic engagement of these lobbying efforts, they are disputes about the deck chairs, not which way to steer the ship.

I'm also excited about new efforts in civic education to tap into the energies of youth activism and civic engagement.

«I hope to spend my career working at the intersection of technology and government, championing efforts that use technology for good — making education, healthcare, and civic engagement more accessible regardless of socio - economic status or physical location,» she says.

At CIRCLE, Rey is excited to focus on efforts to study and improve equity in civic and political engagement.

CCSA Advocates engages in efforts to provide education and resources to support more charter schools to increase civic participation on their campuses, including youth civic engagement.

Our goal is to create a base of informed adults with positive feelings about charter schools who we can target in the future for various advocacy - related efforts, including enrollment and civic engagement activities.

Throughout a semester - long course, the nonprofit implements a civics curriculum based on students» civic identities and issues they care about, such as gang violence, public transit, or youth employment.25 The course framework encourages students to think through an issue by researching its root cause, developing an action plan, getting involved in their community through engagement tactics, and presenting their efforts to their class.

Professor Maathai's tireless efforts earned her not only a Nobel Peace Prize and numerous prestigious awards, but the respect of millions who were inspired by her commitment to conservation, democracy, women's empowerment, the eradication of poverty, and civic engagement.

In contrast to individuals serving as advocates, national science organizations, universities, and other expert institutions have a duty instead to avoid partisan advocacy and to sponsor efforts at civic education and public engagement.

Understanding covariates of patterns of civic engagement, and changes in these patterns, could enhance efforts to promote young adults» ci

Understanding covariates of patterns of civic engagement, and changes in these patterns, could enhance efforts to promote young adults» civic engagement.