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The DC Government Office of Out of School Time is offering a series of virtual workshops for those who work with youth.

April 24, 2024 (1:00 PM) A Quick Guide for Creating Spaces of Belonging for Neurodivergent Youth

May 1st (9:30 AM) Restorative Justice

May 15th (10:15 AM) Conflict Resolution

May 16th (10:00 AM) Cooperative Learning

For more information on the OST Institute for Youth Development and a list of available trainings, please visit us here: Professional Development Opportunities | learn24 (dc.gov).

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Join the Bertelsmann Foundation and the John Brademas Center of New York University for an in-person screening and panel discussion on, Barry Farm: Community, Land & Justice. This film was directed by Sabiyha Prince and Samuel George, who will join the discussion after the screening. The film tells the story of community, justice, and displacement in Washington DC through the lens of  Barry Farm. The screening will take place on Thursday, February 29th, 2024 at 1307 L Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20005. Click here to RSVP.  

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Join the Transform Mid-Atlantic Region on April 6th, 2023 for the Spring 2024 TMA Regional Civic Engagement Summit. Come together with peers and colleagues from the region to build leadership, media, and civic engagement skills. There will be workshops for students faculty and administrators led by national organizations dedicated to advancing responsible civic leadership, meaningful dialogue, and sustainable campus democratic engagement plans. There will also be an opportunity for student leaders from throughout the region to engage in a poster session related to the conference’s theme. The partners for this summit are ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge,  Towson University, New Politics Leadership Academy, Urban Rural Action, AASCU American Democracy Project, and other regional leaders. The summit will be hosted at Towson University. Early bird registration ends on February 25. Regular registration ends on March 15th. Click here for more information 

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Life Pieces to Masterpieces is a DC-based program serving local youth and has been a great partner of GW for many years. We are so proud to share that three LPTM Junior Mentors, Ricquan Greenfield, DeAnthony Greenfield, and Issa Ouarid, were featured on the front page of the Washington Post local section on Jan 12th, speaking about the importance of creating and celebrating art, even in challenging times.

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Register now for the National Civic League's upcoming annual conference on "The Future of Citizenship" at the Planet Word Museum in Washington, DC on November 30th 2023.  Register here.  ...continue reading "Register Now: “The Future of Citizenship” 2023 Annual Conference on Citizenship"

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Annual Conference Community Experiences & Pre-Conference Workshops announced

Join CUMU in Washington D.C., October 15–18, for our annual conference—Resilient Campuses. Resilient Cities. We’re proud to partner with local CUMU members and partners to offer Pre-Conference Workshops and Community Experiences. Pre-registration is required.

Read on for descriptions of the Pre-Conference Workshops (Oct. 16) and the Community Experiences (Oct. 17th). Community Experiences are terrific opportunities to meet in the community to learn more about innovative campus-community partnerships .

Pre-Conference Workshops, October 16

Advancing Institutional Infrastructure for World-Class Engagement: The Pitt Model
LEAD FACILITATOR: Lina Dostilio, University of Pittsburgh

Development and Fundraising for Community-Engaged Projects
LEAD FACILITATOR: Gavin Luter, University of Wisconsin–Madison

Emerging Trends and Innovations in College Student Mental Health
LEAD FACILITATOR: Dana Humphrey, Mary Christie Institute

Getting Started in Advocacy for Students’ Basic Needs Security
LEAD FACILITATOR: Thomas Hilliard, Temple University

Women’s Social & Economic Mobility: Career Advancement and Leadership through an Equity Lens
LEAD FACILITATOR: Gloria Thomas, HERS Network

Community Experiences, October 17

Anacostia High School and UDC: Inspiring and Facilitating Future Climate Change Leaders

HOSTED BY: University of the District of Columbia

Early College Academy: Strengthening the High School to College Transition

HOSTED BY: Trinity Washington University

Georgetown’s Prisons and Justice Initiative: Responding to Mass Incarceration with Education

HOSTED BY: Georgetown University

Life Pieces to Masterpieces: A Story of Transformative Partnership and Action

HOSTED BY: George Washington University

We’re All In: Martha’s Table Charters New Path as a Community-Led Organization

HOSTED BY: American University

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Join American University in a lecture given by Sierra Club president Ramón Cruz on improving the global environment. After the lecture, Cruz will speak with SIS professor Simon Nicholson, and an audience Q&A will follow the discussion. The event will take place Tuesday, April 4 · 6 - 8pm EDT at American University, School of International Service, Founders Room. Click here to learn more and register. 

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The Rock Creek Conservancy is a great community partner to GW, and they do more equity work than you may realize. Join this event to celebrate Women's History Month.

Thursday, March 23, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM  (VIRTUAL)

For most of Rock Creek Park’s history, women have played a role in historic events, though often with less fanfare and formal power than men. This program will explore the ways in which notable women, including Rachel Carson, Beatrix Farrand, and Elizabeth Proctor Thomas, have shaped Rock Creek and left a wider legacy - and the ways Rock Creek shaped them. Kym Elder of the National Park Service, Ann Aldrich of Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy, and Rebecca Henson of the Springsong Museum will speak on a panel moderated by Rock Creek Park botanist Ana Chuquin.

REGISTER HERE

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Join American University's School of International Service in a talk with three senior European diplomats to share their experiences. H.E. Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ambassador of Ireland to the United States; H.E. Christina Markus Lassen, Ambassador of Denmark to the United States; and H.E. Mariangela Zappia, Ambassador of Italy to the United States, will discuss the current state of transatlantic relations, the war in Ukraine, and other current issues. This event will take place on Thursday, March 2, 2023, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Abramson Family Founders Room. RSVP here

 

 

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Join the Congressional Hunger Center's panel on child nutrition policy in the U.S. The panel of expert alum will share insights and lessons learned from their work on child nutrition policy at the federal and state level, including effective strategies for expanding access to free school meals. These alum experts are working on state, local, and federal solutions to guarantee no child goes hungry. The panel will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 2 p.m. EST.  Register here. 

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"RSVP now for our biggest public screening of My Brother’s Journey yet, in celebration of #LightsOnAfterschool and #GivingTuesday. On Tuesday, November 29th, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Life Pieces To Masterpieces will screen My Brother's Journey at the Miracle Theatre in Capitol Hill, have a short youth performance, and host a panel discussion with the filmmakers and young people involved in the documentary, in addition to exciting guest speakers.

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Lutheran Social Services is looking for volunteers to support legal aid for Afghan refugees and asylum seekers.  Locations are Norfolk, Virginia; Greenbelt, Maryland; and remote.

"We always need pro bono legal service support across all programs. If you're interested in offering services beyond the specific opportunities listed, fill out the form below.

...continue reading "Share With Students: Lutheran Social Services Request for Volunteers to Provide Pro Bono Legal Services for Refugees and Migrants"

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Washington, D.C.—The D.C. State Board of Education (SBOE) will hold its monthly working session on Wednesday, October 12, at 5:00 p.m. The working session will be held in-person at the Marion S. Barry, Jr. Building; however, in-person attendance will be limited to members and staff of the State Board. The meeting will be streamed live on the State Board’s YouTube page for members of the public to attend. Materials for the State Board meetings can be found on our meeting website.

The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) will present their community service graduation requirement proposal to the State Board. Current high school graduation requirements in the District require that in addition to the twenty-four (24) Carnegie Units, one hundred (100) hours of community service must be satisfactorily completed. The Council of the District of Columbia waived this community service requirement for graduating seniors during the 2019–20, 2020–21, and 2021–22 school years due the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The State Board will review OSSE’s proposal and continue to solicit constituent and student feedback in the coming weeks—a vote on any changes is likely to occur at the State Board’s November 16 public meeting.

Following discussion with an expert panel at its September 21 Public Meeting on the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER), the State Board will review findings, trends, and recommendations on how the ESSER funds are being spent to support schools and go over next steps.

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