Don't forget to register for the second session in our Civic Education Series! Register at eventbrite.com/e/critical-dis…

Join Illinois Campus Compact as we discuss the vital role that colleges and universities can play in ensuring a fair and complete count in the 2020 Census. Register for the free event here illinoiscampuscompact.org/event/census-2…

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Today is the last day to register for Critical Discussions on Gender in America, our second workshop in our Civic Education Series! You don't want to miss it - register today! eventbrite.com/e/critical-dis…

Update on HB-2265, legislation to require a middle school civics course in IL: Amended to delay the implementation date to July 2020. Expected to be considered in committee on 3/20 or 3/27. Thanks for filing 744 proponent witness slips! #CivicsInTheMiddle ilga.gov/legislation/Bi…

Have you seen this? Student created and led PD for teachers! #studentvoice CPS Dept of Student Voice & Engagement Heather VanBenthuysn The Obama Foundation

Interested in how youth are being prepared for civic engagement? Register for our 2019 Civics Summit!

Less than 24 hours left to register for the 2019 Civics Summit! Join us to discuss how well we are preparing youth to be active citizens - register at eventbrite.com/e/civics-summi…

And don't forget to get out and vote today! #ElectionDay #ChicagoElections

Howard Rosing from DePaul Steans Center Anna Alvarado and Heather VanBenthuysn on panel exploring how we are preparing young people for democracy SLCEC Chicago Civics Summit

#Civics lead teacher Mr. Michmerhuizen from @BJCAEagles sharing about #participate civics anchor concepts SLCEC Chicago 2019 Civics Summit joseph kahne Eric Liu #engagecps CPS Dept of Student Voice & Engagement

“I love teaching now more than ever!” @BJCAEagles Civics teacher Michie leads a workshop on CPS Dept of Student Voice & Engagement #participate w his Ss Loyola University Chicago SLCEC Chicago civics summit. Ss said, “In this class I really think. Our ideas and issues matter here.”

Keep on slipping for middle school civics! 45 and counting in advance of Tuesday’s 1m deadline. Check out CHANGE Illinois Action Fund’s helpful step-by-step instructions for filing an online witness slip: changeil.org/how-to-file-a-…

2019 Civic Education Summer Institute slcecchicago.info/2019/05/03/201…

HB 2265, legislation to require a semester of civics in Illinois middle schools, passes the Senate Education Committee on a bipartisan 10-3 vote. On to the floor we go for #CivicsInTheMiddle

Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn&practice civic pedagogies, network with other teacher candidates from Chicago universities, develop a civics toolkit, and ultimately prepare yourself to teach civics in the State of Illinois. Register (for free) @ forms.gle/vC4XwpWmbXmba7…

BREAKING: Illinois Senate completes 2nd reading of HB 2265, legislation to require a semester of civics in middle school. Third and final reading as early as tomorrow, 5/17, with 5/24 deadline. If you haven’t contacted your Senator yet, please do so today ilga.gov/legislation/Bi…

The Illinois Senate resumes its spring session today and #CivicsInTheMiddle, HB 2265, is on the docket with a Friday deadline for final consideration. Have you contacted your Senator yet? If not, please do so immediately using the instructions at this link mailchi.mp/illinoiscivics…

Don't miss out on the 2019 Civic Education Summer Institute! Register today at forms.gle/HqT5utq3Gx82Vv…

We are only a week away from the 2019 Civic Education Summer Institute! Go register for the institute today!