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Discover "The Best Worst Thing," a podcast about malaria from No More! This series explores the ongoing fight to end Malaria, featuring inspiring stories and insights from global health leaders. Learn how innovation, leadership, and bold action are making malaria elimination one of the world’s best humanitarian investments. In Episode 1: Global Health Moonshot we hear from two pioneers at the heart of this global health revolution: John Bridgeland and Rear Admiral Tim Ziemer, the first U.S. Global Malaria Coordinator, share how a unique convergence of global crises, political leadership, and ambitious vision laid the groundwork for the modern malaria campaign, driving the largest expansion of global health programming in history. Listen to 🎧 Episode 1 now, on Spotify.

The Best Worst Thing Podcast · Malaria No More · This is ‘The Best Worst Thing,’ a five-part series where we explore the ongoing story of the global fight to eradicate malaria. Through personal stories and interviews with global health leaders, innovators, and advocates, we uncover the challenges and breakthroughs...

As election day grows closer, we are proud to join leaders from across the political spectrum in signing this statement on Trust in Elections as a Cornerstone of American Democracy. It is essential that, as a country, we work to protect the integrity of our elections in a strictly nonpartisan manner.

As the statement reads: “Without trust in the electoral process, the legitimacy of government, the will of the people, and the very principles of our Constitution are at risk.” Please join us in this effort by learning more at https://www.joinmoreperfect.us/

Former leaders call for election sanity “The peaceful transfer of power is essential for ensuring stability in governance, confidence in social, economic and political institutions, and global diplomatic relations and international standing.”

How can higher education help renew American democracy? Join this timely discussion at Harvard on the critical role universities play in fostering civic engagement, rebuilding trust, and shaping the future of our democracy. Don't miss this important event featuring insights from thought leaders and experts in the field.

📅 Date: October 19, 2023
📍 Virtual!
🔗 Learn more and register: https://ash.harvard.edu/events/can-higher-education-help-renew-american-democracy/

Can Higher Education Help Renovate American Democracy? – Ash Center On October 18, join a webinar with Danielle Allen, John Bridgeland, and Cecilia Muñoz to discuss the pivotal role that higher education plays in promoting civic education and engagement.

Ethel Kennedy’s life stands as a powerful example of service and dedication to the greater good. From her work uniting communities across political divides to championing causes like environmental protection, she embodied compassion and hope. Even in the face of personal loss, her commitment never wavered. Today, her legacy reminds us that we all have the ability to make a difference in the world by serving others. Let’s continue her mission of leadership and unity.

Read more: https://www.joinmoreperfect.us/a/the-inspiration-of-a-life-of-service

The Inspiration of a Life of Service Her own life marred by tragedy, Ethel Kennedy was tireless in helping restore human lives

Just released: the Fall '24 Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) featured cover story digs into the 20-year Graduation Nation effort to tackle America’s high school dropout crisis that led to historic improvements in graduation rates across the country. Progress "is possible, even in times of great political polarization."
Read the full article here: https://ssir.org/articles/entry/lessons-raising-graduation-rates #
by Bob Balfanz & John Bridgeland

Graduation Nation (SSIR) A 20-year campaign to address America’s high school dropout crisis produced unprecedented gains in graduation rates nationwide. Can lessons from this campaign help the nation cross this elusive threshold and inspire action on other social issues?

Save America’s sacred places for civic purposes Public action combined with private energy is urgently needed to save iconic religious properties and all the good works their leaders, members and volunteers do for needy people of all faiths (and…

Can Higher Education Help Renew American Democracy?
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Our college students are seeking mentorship & guidance as they seek to participate in their democracy & advance the public good. " Civic education and engagement in our universities—educating toward self-government and engaged citizenship—could use a major reset."

In the latest issue of Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning, John M. Bridgeland, Cecilia Muñoz & Danielle Allen remind us “that higher education has a vital role to play in our democratic renewal through engaging students’ civic learning and supporting their development as civic actors".

The full article can be found at the link above.
(Change: Volume 56, 2024 - Issue 2: Rethinking How Higher Education Can Serve the Public Good)

Can Higher Education Help Renew American Democracy? Published in Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning (Vol. 56, No. 2, 2024)

Let’s make ‘citizen’ a verb. Citizenship, rather than the presidency, the Senate, or governorship, is the highest political office in the United States, according to author Mortimer Adler. Imagine what a culture of citizenship could accomplish... Read the opinion piece on making 'citizen' a verb below

Let’s make ‘citizen’ a verb Recent studies show that more and more Americans are tuning out of politics.  Who can blame them? Today, we see a politics of personal promotion, rather than a politics that inspires…

CIVIC is proud to partner with Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and Coalition for Career Development Center to publish the new Policy Roadmap "Educating Future-Ready Students" . This report outlines what it means for students to be future-ready and provides a state policy roadmap for a PreK-12 education that prepares students to succeed in a rapidly changing world. View the report: https://bit.ly/3LbSQDD

A Developmental Framework for the Integration of Social and Emotional Learning and Career and Workforce Development - CASEL The purpose of this brief is to introduce a developmental framework for states working to systemically integrate evidence-based social and emotional learning (SEL) with career and workforce development efforts.

The second event of the semester (a series hosted by Karsh Institute of Democracy and the Miller Center of Public Affairs) centered on a discussion about the stability and relevance of global democracy in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine this last Wednesday on Zoom.

“We’re pushing hard for the United States to step up, support the people of Ukraine in addition to the financial, economic, some level of military aid and the other levers we’re pulling,” John Bridgeland said.

Democracy Dialogues panelists urge support for Ukraine amidst decreasing global democracy The first portion of the discussion questioned the role of international intervention in the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a “defense of democracy,” particularly in the context of the declining stability of global democracy.

A new resource with Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and the Coalition for Career Development Center introduces a developmental framework for states working to systemically integrate evidence-based social and emotional learning (SEL) with career and workforce development efforts.

Why is SEL Career and Workforce Development needed?
1. The future of work is changing & even more uncertain than just 2 years ago
2. Top companies emphasize the importance of for success
3. There is an urgent need to advance equitable environments in education

Read here:

A Developmental Framework for the Integration of Social and Emotional Learning and Career and Workforce Development - CASEL The purpose of this brief is to introduce a developmental framework for states working to systemically integrate evidence-based social and emotional learning (SEL) with career and workforce development efforts.