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Enhancing Civic Engagement: Collaborating with School Day Civics Education

This resource provides strategies to enhance collaboration between out-of-school programs and school-day civics education. By discussing ways to build civics standards into afterschool initiatives, educators can help students develop important academic skills such as persuasive writing and effective presentation. It promotes engaging youth in democratic processes through projects like committees and debates, connecting their interests and community assets to enhance learning. Key discussions involve reinforcing civics concepts, aligning with state standards, and fostering communication among staff for greater impact.

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Enhancing Civic Engagement: Collaborating with School Day Civics Education

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  1. Linking with School-Day Civics Training to Go

  2. Objectives • Discuss ways to collaborate with school-day civics teachers and other staff • Gain strategies for building civics standards into out-of-school time • Help students build other school-day skills using civic learning & engagement projects

  3. Connecting with School-Day Civics • Support and reinforce academic skills youth are learning during the school day • Tap youth interests and skills that may not be showcased during the school day • Connect with the assets of young peoples’ families and social networks

  4. Looking at School Day Civics • Research civics standards • Talk with teachers and administrators • Discuss civics concepts with students

  5. Reinforcing Other Academic Skills • Persuasive writing • Giving effective presentations • Understanding different points of view • Learning about current events and history • Creating budgets • Geography

  6. Incorporating School-Day Civics Themes into Projects

  7. The Democratic Process • Form committees and clubs on different topics • Hold elections and debates on important decisions affecting the program • Have students work through conflict with dialogueand deliberation • Seek out opportunities to increase diversity and include multiple points of view

  8. Honoring Multiple Viewpoints

  9. Tips for Success • Setup ongoing communication with teachers and other school staff • Know school day standards and activities • Discuss ways to collaborate with school events and special programs • Plan ahead

  10. Next Steps • Meet with teachers or school administrators • Research state civics standards • Outline ways to incorporate the democratic process

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