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.
With OEC's help, we added a new category —
civic engagement — and are rallying people to change their worlds for good by advocating for the
issues they
care about.