Big thanks to everyone who made our GivingCivicsNow campaign a success! We exceeded our goal with more than $3,000 in contributions large and small via Facebook, PayPal, and the good old U.S. Postal Service. Here are some of the reasons why GivingCivicsNow was so important this year: Democracy is in a fragile state. Election systems are under assault, and Americans’ confidence in public institutions is at a low point. We inspire young students to understand…
The Civic Circle brought a star-studded “super show” to William Tyler Page Elementary School yesterday! Big thanks to the amazing Uasuf Gueye, Munit Mesfin, Lea Morris, and Nick Newlin, and the 625 students who participated!
The Civic Circle is excited to be joining Munit and Z Lovebugs in a first-ever musical double bill at Family Funday on June 5 at Hook Hall. Hosted by Pirate Ventures, this family-friendly celebration runs 10 a.m. to noon and features songs for a better world, children’s crafts, and refreshments. Sign up HERE!
The Civic Circle was extremely honored to take part in The Maryland Civic Education Coalition’s virtual summit to celebrate Global Youth Service Day. Titled “Empowering Maryland Youth Through Service & Civic Engagement,” the summit explored how volunteering opens the door to civic learning and participation. The summit kicked off with a service “slam” led by the coalition’s Youth Advisory Council, and included a virtual performance of a song written by Civic Circle students, “We’ll Get…
Civic Circle students at Weller Road Elementary School expressed concern about animal welfare, and this opened up a rich series of civic learning opportunities. First, the students donated supplies to the Humane Rescue Alliance, and created thank you cards for the workers there. (Join!) Then, the Alliance’s Humane Education Director, Debra Duel, gave them a virtual tour of the shelter. (Learn!) Finally, Debra spoke with the students about animal advocacy (Act!), and gave them each…