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| “Teaching America,” a Brookings Institution EventOn January 9, Brookings hosted a discussion of Teaching America: The Case for Civic Education. Contributing authors laid out their proposals for strengthening civic education in a discussion moderated ...
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January 17, 2012 |
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| A Call for Civic EducationVirginia Civic Health Index 2010
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November 8, 2010 |
civic health index |
| A Closer Look: Great Consistency- Across Income, Education, Ethnicity- in Decreased ParticipationCalifornia 2009 Civic Health Index
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November 24, 2009 |
civic health index |
| A Crucible Moment: College Learning & Democracy’s FutureA Call to Action and Report from The National Task Force on Civic Learning and Democratic EngagementThis report from the National Task Force on Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement calls on the nation to reclaim higher education’s civic mission. Commissioned by the Department of Education and ...
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January 11, 2012 |
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A Lesson in Civic Health Sitting Down with Two Secretaries of StateAt the National Association of Secretaries of State Summer Conference 2012, Kristen Cambell, Chief Program Officer for NCoC, hosted a workshop about the role that Secretaries can play in being champions ...
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July 31, 2012 |
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| Advancing Civic Learning and Engagement in DemocracyA Road Map and Call to ActionU.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan along with several Obama Administration and education officials launched a national conversation today about the importance of educating students for informed, engaged ...
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January 10, 2012 |
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An Inequitable Invitation to CitizenshipNon-College-Bound Youth and Civic EngagementThere has been considerable effort to engage college-bound students in public life, but much less attention has been paid to the 50% of youth that are not on the secondary education track. Philanthropy ...
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December 8, 2009 |
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| Appendix I.11: Analysis By Educational BackgroundIn this report, we look separately at college graduates, non-college adults, and high school dropouts . The gaps in civic health are large, consistent for virtually all the indicators, and often widening.
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Sep 18th, 2006 |
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Appendix: Demography, EducationTale of Two Cities: Civic Health in Miami and Minneapolis-St. Paul
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January 24, 2011 |
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| Are Our Schools Doing Their Part to Fulfill the Promise of the Constitution?A Civic Connector Commentary by Judge Frank DamrellThe “Civic Connector” is a daily online forum during the 66th Annual National Conference on Citizenship. The September 17 commentator is Judge Frank Damrell. Judge Damrell’s “Civic ...
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September 17, 2011 |
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The Case Against Corporate Social ResponsibilityWall Street JournalWall Street Journal op-ed says ihe idea that companies have a duty to address social ills is not just flawed, argues Aneel Karnani. It also makes it more likely that we'll ignore the real solutions to ...
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August 23, 2010 |
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Companies donate employees’ time, service instead of cashUSA TodayThe Chronicle of Philanthropy and USA TODAY surveyed the largest corporations in the USA to find out how much money they give to charity and to which causes. More than 100 companies answered the survey, ...
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August 9, 2010 |
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Is Corporate Philanthropy the same as stealing?In a Wall Street Journal opinion article, Philosopher Jamie Whyte equates corporate philanthropy to theft. He outlines the implications corporate philanthropy has on shareholders, who are not guaranteed ...
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July 23, 2010 |
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The Civic 50Companies Making a Difference in CommunitiesThe Civic 50 a nationwide initiative to measure, track, and promote how businesses are institutionalizing civic engagement into their corporate culture.
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Jul 19th, 2010 |
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Corporate Citizenship Highlight: B CorporationsAs part of our discussion “The Case for Corporate Citizenship,” NCoC is highlighting some ways corporations are engaging employees, giving back to communities, and integrating civically responsible ...
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July 8, 2010 |
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Corporate Citizenship Highlight: PhilanthropyAs part of our discussion “The Case for Corporate Citizenship,” NCoC is highlighting some ways corporations are engaging employees, giving back to communities, and integrating civically responsible ...
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June 30, 2010 |
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Corporate Citizenship Highlight: Pro bono volunteering As part of our discussion “The Case for Corporate Citizenship,” NCoC is highlighting some ways corporations are engaging employees, giving back to communities, and integrating civically responsible ...
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June 22, 2010 |
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Corporate Citizenship Highlight: Employee Volunteer ProgramsAs part of our discussion “The Case for Corporate Citizenship,” NCoC is highlighting some ways corporations are engaging employees, giving back to communities, and integrating civically responsible ...
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June 14, 2010 |
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The Case for Corporate CitizenshipCorporate responsibility has become a key driver in securing stakeholder interest, consumer trust, and employee loyalty, and many corporations are stepping up accordingly to demonstrate their leadership ...
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May 27, 2010 |
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Is Corporate Citizenship a Movement?Stephen Jordan, Business Civic Leadership CenterI would estimate that roughly 20%-25% of business managers in the U.S. still subscribe to a short-term, narrow view of business, and that almost every manager is deeply concerned about profits over the ...
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May 27, 2010 |
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Meet UpMeetup's mission is to revitalize local community and help people around the world self-organize.
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February 23, 2010 |
partner |
Change.orgToday as citizens of the world, we face a daunting array of social and environmental problems ranging from health care and education to global warming and economic inequality.
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February 23, 2010 |
partner |
| Generation WeGeneration We is a movement to create “globally responsible citizens” through social media and new technology resources.
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February 23, 2010 |
partner |
Personal Democracy ForumPersonal Democracy Forum work as a hub of information and discussion as technology and the Internet are changing democracy in America.
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2/23/2010 |
partner |
SplashLifeSplashLife is for young people seeking to improve their own lives and the world around them.
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February 23, 2010 |
partner |
Causes on FacebookCauses empowers anyone with a good idea or passion for change to impact the world. Using our platform, individuals mobilize their network of friends to grow lasting social and political movements.
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February 23, 2010 |
partner |
eCitizenshipa project of the American Democracy ProjectThis three-year initiative is a partnership of AASCU and the Center for the Study of Citizenship at Wayne State University.
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March 22, 2010 |
partner |
iCivicsiCivics (formerly Our Courts) is a web-based education project designed to teach students civics and inspire them to be active participants in our democracy.
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November 17, 2008 |
partner |
| U.S. Civic Health Shows Broad Decline Amid Signs of Recovery According to First-Ever Index Released TodayThe civic health of the United States has steadily declined over the past 30 years, according to the Civic Health Index, the first-ever index of key citizenship measures unveiled today by the National ...
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October 31, 2008 |
press release |
| Civic Health Index Finds America in the Midst of Civic ForeclosureStudy Finds that God, Friends and Facebook are Important Factors for Fostering Civic Engagement
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August 27, 2009 |
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| Oklahoma’s Civic EnergyOklahoma Civic Health Index 2010
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December 2, 2010 |
civic health index |
Party Competition in OklahomaOklahoma Civic Health Index 2010
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December 2, 2010 |
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| Public Policy and Civic EngagementOklahoma Civic Health Index 2010
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December 2, 2010 |
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Findings: Political VoiceGreater Seattle Civic Health Index 2010
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November 11, 2010 |
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| Findings: VotingGreater Seattle Civic Health Index 2010
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November 11, 2010 |
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| Political Civic EngagementCalifornia Civic Health Index 2010
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November 10, 2010 |
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Policy RecommendationsCalifornia Civic Health Index 2010
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November 10, 2010 |
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Policy RecommendationsOhio Civic Health Index 2010
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November 8, 2010 |
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| Civic Engagement is About ParticipationOhio Civic Health Index 2010
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November 8, 2010 |
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| Civic Engagement and State PolicyOhio Civic Health Index 2010
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November 8, 2010 |
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Volunteering and Civic Life in America 2012 By the NumbersHigh levels of neighbor engagement means strong communities. How often do we talk with one another, help each other out, and how much do we trust the people in our communities? Our latest data shows there’s ...
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March 14, 2013 |
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Volunteering and Civic Life in America 2012 By the NumbersAre Americans Bowling Alone?Group participation is a central component of community involvement and broader civic health. Volunteering and Civic Life in America, presented in partnership between NCoC and the Corporation for National ...
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February 26, 2013 |
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| We are CitizensLast night, the President offered a powerful reminder of the values, privileges and rights that bind us together through our role as citizens. In his State of the Union Address, the President called upon ...
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February 13, 2013 |
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| The Power to Set This Country’s CourseIn his Inaugural Address on Monday, January 21st, President Obama reflected upon the Inauguration tradition as an opportunity to, “affirm the promise of our democracy.” The President then called ...
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January 22, 2013 |
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Democracy in Motion: Evaluating the Practice and Impact of Deliberative Civic EngagementAn Interview with Matt LeighningerMatt was one of a group of editors to work on Democracy in Motion – the first comprehensive attempt to assess the practice and impact of deliberative civic engagement, addressing the big ...
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December 18, 2012 |
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| Civic Engagement as a Buffer to Structural UnemploymentBy Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg, Lead Researcher at CIRCLEAt the 67th Annual National Conference on Citizenship, Federal Reserve Governor Sarah Bloom Raskin joined a panel to discuss NCoC’s recent report, Civic Health and Unemployment II: The Case Builds ...
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December 6, 2012 |
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Mobilize.org Announces the Launch of The Mobilizer AcademyMobilize.org is thrilled to announce the launch of The Mobilizer Academy : a skill-building, leadership academy connecting Millennials across the country to strengthen their networks and become ...
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November 27, 2012 |
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| Job market tied to social capitalby Todd Cohen
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October 31, 2012 |
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| Federal Reserve Governor Sarah Bloom Raskin Discusses the Importance of NCoC ResearchAt the 67th Annual National Conference on Citizenship, Federal Reserve Governor Sarah Bloom Raskin participated in a panel discussion exploring the link between civic engagement and employment. These are ...
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October 22, 2012 |
expert commentary |
| The Invisible Dream: Creating a New Conversation about the American Dream and What It Takes to Achieve It Event Reflection by Alice MurphyThe Public Agenda and the GALEWiLL Center for Opportunity and Progress recently released new research documenting how the American citizenry regards the American Dream. Keep reading for highlights of the ...
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October 15, 2012 |
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| Reaffirming our commitment to national serviceHarris Wofford in The HillIn an op-ed in “The Hill,” former Senator Harris Wofford calls for bipartisan leaders to reaffirm their commitment to engaging citizens in new and effective ways to help meet the challenges ...
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December 6, 2011 |
news |
Why we give to charityBoston GlobeA December 4 article in the Boston Globe looks at the social science of why we give, noting that “These questions have led researchers to posit that helping others, even when it costs us dearly, ...
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December 4, 2011 |
news |
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College students and graduates volunteering for longer termsUSA TodayUSA Today article discusses the trend of young people serving, but says it’s not all about a shaky economy.
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December 1, 2011 |
news |
Heart of the NationAn interview with John BridgelandJohn Bridgeland is the CEO of Civic Enterprises and former Assistant to President George W. Bush, Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, and Director of USA Freedom Corps. He chairs NCoC’s ...
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November 14, 2011 |
discussion |
| Civic Health Findings: Volunteering and Working with NeighborsConnecticut Civic Health Index 2011
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October 24, 2011 |
civic health index |
Civic Health Findings: Charitable GivingConnecticut Civic Health Index 2011
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October 24, 2011 |
civic health index |
| A Call to Peace: Perspectives of Volunteers on the Peace Corps at 50To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps, Civic Enterprises and the National Peace Corps Association released A Call to Peace: Perspectives of Volunteers on the Peace Corps at 50 , a new ...
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October 13, 2011 |
publication |
High Volunteerism Can Mean Lower Unemployment Rates, Study SaysChronicle of Philanthropy
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September 21, 2011 |
news |
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Can Millennials Rebound our Economy Through Community Engagement?By David B. Smith on Mobilize.org blog
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September 21, 2011 |
op-ed |
| When addressing public problems, is our goal always building consensus or finding common ground? Should it be?A Civic Connector Commentary by Bobbi SiltenThe “Civic Connector” is a daily online forum during the 66th Annual National Conference on Citizenship. The September 20 commentator is Bobbi Silten, Chief Foundation Officer of Gap Inc. and ...
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September 20, 2011 |
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