Community Service

How is Civics Education Being Implemented in Illinois Public Schools?

Posted on 29 Sep 201829 Sep 2018 by Gerri K. Songer

VIEW: State of the State - Civics in Illinois Dr. Shawn Healy, Democracy Program Director at the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, outlines how the McCormick Foundation and others have made this legislation alive through a three-year implementation process. In 2015, HB 4025 (Public Act 99-0434) was signed into law, requiring that Illinois high school students … Continue reading How is Civics Education Being Implemented in Illinois Public Schools?

Story Corps and the US Library of Congress

Posted on 5 Sep 20189 Sep 2018 by Gerri K. Songer

Profiles in Civic Engagement Project VIEW: Profiles in Civic Engagement Project Citizen Advocacy Center is looking for students to interview community members who CAC has worked with over the years to document their stories. These stories will be developed in conjunction with StoryCorps and filed with the US Library of Congress. There are 80 stories CAC would … Continue reading Story Corps and the US Library of Congress

The League of Women Voters Is Looking for Students!

Posted on 4 Sep 201810 Sep 2018 by Gerri K. Songer

Students participating in the Harper Promise scholarship program can earn community service credit. LWV is hosting several Candidate Forums, and there are many ways our students can get involved. During these forums, students can participate by helping with a variety of activities such as: welcoming and seating guests, setting-up and breaking-down before and after forums, and … Continue reading The League of Women Voters Is Looking for Students!