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AT THE CLOSE OF A YEAR that tested democracy and civil institutions on multiple fronts, The Civic Circle nevertheless has much to be thankful for. At the top of the list is our amazing Board of Directors, whose commitment as volunteers help bring civic arts to so many students. The latest newcomer to our board is Dr. Monica Moody Moore, founder of the educational consultancy High Aspirations, who has worked in education, nonprofits, business and government for

MANY CIVIC CIRCLE STUDENTS entered our fall workshops worried about immigration issues, but they left more joyful, more hopeful, and more informed. A very high percentage of the students we serve are from immigrant and refugee families, so it’s not surprising that they should cite immigration worries when we ask them about their civic and community concerns. We responded by introducing a new lesson plan about students’ rights that included age-appropriate information about the constitutional and

ON THIS GLOBAL DAY OF GIVING, you can make the world a better place by building the next generation of compassionate, informed, engaged citizens. Whether you give $5, $50 or $500, your contribution to our “Freedom Grows Here” campaign helps lift youth voices through the arts, and empowers students with real-world civic skills like voting, news literacy and public service! THERE ARE MANY WAYS to join our GivingTuesday campaign: Click HERE or on the DONATE button below Text the code “GIVESONG” to 44-321 via cell

IT’S BEEN A CHALLENGING YEAR for Americans who believe in democracy, tolerance, truth, justice and compassion. But when democracy is tested, it’s an opportunity to reaffirm the values that unite us as Americans. At The Civic Circle, we return again and again to the seven “steps to democracy” at the heart of our program: peace and bridge-building (Listen!), truth and facts (Learn!), voting (Choose!), helping others (Join!), and making the world a better place (Speak, Act

Fall highlights included a career club visit from Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando. PUBLIC SERVICE, PEACE, AND CIVIC POWER are propelling Civic Circle workshops this fall, which have reached more than 150 students in Grades 2-12 in nine different classrooms. A highlight has been our “Jobs for Change” career club with Community CHEER for middle and high school students, who have learned how they can earn a living by making the world a better place. Students have heard