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GivingTuesday is tomorrow, and the need for civic learning is greater today than it was even a year ago. Disinformation and misinformation threaten public health, voting rights, textbook accuracy and even the safety of some school board members. The good news is that Americans on both sides of the political aisle overwhelmingly agree that civic education is the most meaningful way to strengthen American identity. Bipartisan coalitions in Maryland and nationwide are working together to

The Civic Circle’s program builds seven civic skills we call “steps to democracy,” but we like to ask students: If you were to add an eighth “step,” what would it be? At this time of year, one that readily springs to mind is: Gratitude. On the surface, gratitude may seem more closely aligned with spiritual than with civic life. But appreciating what’s good in our lives, and in the world, fuels us with the energy

The Civic Circle enjoyed a fantastic visit the first week in November from high school and college student guest speakers. Big thanks to Sean Quiroga and Marina Aronez, of Montgomery College, and to Corrin MacCrehan, the state legislative affairs coordinator with the Maryland Association of Student Councils. Civic Circle students learned about how they can run for student council themselves as early as next year, and had a great time giving stump speeches during mock

Big thanks to Lea Morris and Nick Newlin for the fantastic streaming show for the D.C. Public Library on November 13! And thanks to DCPL for the opportunity! It was great to see Lea and Nick performing together again, and it was a wonderful way to celebrate World Kindness Day.