JOIP Call for Proposals is open! We work with faculty and students from colleges and universities across the state. These individuals dedicate time to working alongside Alabamians who are striving to improve their communities. Submit by 4/22:mathewscenter.org/2022-23-joip-r…

We help equip citizens with the tools and skills necessary for addressing challenges and opportunities in their own communities. And we’ve never charged schools or communities for our programs. Help us expand this work by making a gift now: paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s…

The DMC Innovators in Civic Education Fellowship provides classroom and community-based educators with the resources and training they need to bring high-quality, civics-forward social studies education to their classroom. Apply for this paid fellowship by Friday at 11:59 p.m!

The National Council for Social Studies released the latest Educating for American Democracy resource. Check it out and catch up on some webinars! Share this with educators who may be interested as well! socialstudies.org/educating-for-…

Applications for the 2022-23 McKenzie Civic Fellowship are due at the end of May. This position will take place over one calendar year beginning in Summer 2022 and will consist of a hybrid in-office and remote schedule. View more apply here: mathewscenter.org/apply.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all educators! Each of you contributes to the future every single day. Thank you for all you do!

For 17 years, we have sought to put citizens back in the center of our democracy. Help us continue this work by participating in our Annual Fund! Learn more about our history here: mathewscenter.org/about/ Donate here: bit.ly/3FFzNAf

Join us for an introduction to creating issue guides for deliberating about historic decisions! This workshop is based on what has been learned from cooperative research projects with the Kettering Foundation. Reg is open & free, Tues. 6/14, 2pm eastern → bit.ly/37QnDrL

The National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals is hosting a webinar about reclaiming the civic mission of schooling through the Educating For American Democracy as part of #CivicsAdvocacyWeek. Join them tomorrow at 3pm ET! Register here: bit.ly/39oY55v

Our 7th Annual Civic Institute will be held in person at the American Village on 9/9/22! This year's theme is "Public Trust & Collective Imagination," and will feature speakers and discussions exploring the critical role that trust plays in sustaining civic life. Details to come.

One of our board members Hollie Cost wrote this article and specifically highlighted the benefits of deliberative dialogue. Read more here: resilience.org/stories/2022-0…

Your ongoing support of our work enables us to equip them with the vital civic skills that turn communities’ dreams into reality. All Annual Fund gifts received by September 30, up to a maximum of $85,000, will be matched dollar for dollar. Donate here: bit.ly/3FFzNAf

Today and every day, we want to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of freedom. Have a safe and meaningful Memorial Day!