Thank you @RepArmstrongND for meeting with Close Up students this week! It is always great to see a Close Up Alum on #CapitolHill! #CivicEd #USGovernment #CloseUpAlumni #WashingtonDC #StudentTravel

We couldn't agree more! Thank you Senator John Hoeven for meeting with Close Up students on #CapitolHill! #CivicEducation #StudentTravel #DC #USGovernment #FutureLeaders #CloseUpDC

Did you know Close Up currently has 14 alumni serving in the 117th Congress? Our programs provide hands on experience to help create an active citizenry and to connect students with their government officials, like Rep. Lizzie Fletcher!

Close Up has been partnering with Bank of America for the #BofAStudentLeaders Program for 15 years. We are excited for another great summit this week!

Do you have a passion for civics, government, history, or education? If the answer is "yes" check out Close Up's Program Instructor position for more info and to apply today. closeup.org/about/work-wit… #Jobs #Hiring #DCJobs #Education

Close Up is excited to work with @mcavoy_paula, from NC State University, and @gregmcavoy, at UNCG to demonstrate how #deliberation can help foster civil discussion about political issues. Take a look at the report they published in the Peabody Journal of Education! bit.ly/2Vb0tWp

Thank you Rep. Roger Williams for meeting with Close Up students in DC this week! #StudentTravel #CivicEd #Government #CapitolHill #Education

In honor of #ConstitutionDay we have #FREE classroom resources to share! Head over to our blog for tips, tricks, and #lessonplans for teaching the 26th Amendment + the Constitution! #Teachers #CivicEd #SSChat #CloseUpDC #Democracy closeup.org/teaching-the-2…

Join our upcoming #CloseUpConversations FREE LIVE WEBINAR on November 17th! We will discuss #internships and #career pathways that drive policy-making on #CapitolHill. Don't miss out >>> bit.ly/308sAb3

In September, a #bipartisan group reintroduced the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the U.S. Act. Learn more about this Act + history of Indian Boarding Schools in our latest #blog post. bit.ly/3wxWgul #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

Attention PGCPS students! Sign up now for Session 3 of #CivicVoices & #CivicLeaders, our after-school civic literacy program! The next session for grades 9-12 begins Feb. 14, the next session for grades 6-8 begins Mar. 24! LEARN MORE + REGISTER >>> closeup.org/pgcps/

Close Up is #hiring! Apply today to join our team of Program Instructors and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people nationwide! #Civics #History #Government #Education #DCJobs closeup.org/about/work-wit…

What a fantastic live event between Close Up Washington & A Starting Point, with Mia Charity taking amazing questions from PGCPS students for Senator Tim Scott, Senator Chris Van Hollen, @ChrisEvans, Mark Kassen & Joe Kiani!

Join Close Up & Stanford's Center for Deliberative Democracy in DC this summer! Gain the tools, knowledge, & experience you need to become a powerful #advocate & #leader. We're accepting applications for the #InstituteForDeliberativeDemocracy, apply today! bit.ly/3qMyUQE

Join our next #CloseUpConversations webinar this Wednesday at 6pm (EST)! The focus of this convo will be on #schoolchoice + #equity and #justice issues in #education. Don't miss out, sign up is FREE @ bit.ly/3J8amIj!

Today is the first day of Black History Month — and this year's theme, Black Health and Wellness, pays homage to medical scholars and health care providers. Here's the story behind how the month came to be. npr.org/2022/02/01/107…

This week on program, #CloseUpDC students will meet with former White House official David Almacy to discuss the importance of communication in government + Josh Haverlock of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education to learn the ins and outs of citizen action! #CivicEd

TOMORROW at 8pm (EST) join Close Up for an info session on our upcoming summer program, the Institute for Deliberative Democracy! REGISTER >>> bit.ly/3h0ZvUa #CivicEd #HighSchool #StudentTravel #Education #Democracy #Deliberation #Debate #YouthVoice #WashingtonDC

As U.S. treasurer in the Obama administration, Close Up alum Rosie Rios pushed for legislation that minted U.S. quarters with the image of Maya Angelou, in the hopes that showcasing women and people of color would inspire future generations of female leaders. #HispanicHeritage