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A MESSAGE FROM CIVIC
Civic stands with the families of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and all black lives that have been taken by racial violence, including police brutality. It is important in this time to not only call out the racial injustice seen in the disturbing images of violence against Black and LatinX Americans, but also the institutional racism present in our education system that manifests in equity gaps for students of color and play a significant role in perpetuating a system of racial oppression.
We are taking this time to educate ourselves, listen, reflect, and act to advance racial equity and social justice in all our work. We wholeheartedly support all those peacefully protesting across our nation, seeking change for ourselves and future generations, and pushing America to finally fulfill its promise of equal opportunity for all. Black lives matter.
Signed,
The Civic Team
CIVIC
Civic (formerly Civic Enterprises) is a bipartisan ideas company specializing in innovative initiatives at the cutting edge of domestic, economic, and international policy.
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NEW REPORT: Preparing Youth for the Workforce of Tomorrow
June 29, 2020 — New analysis finds that social and emotional competencies align with the skills employers are seeking. Read the latest report by CASEL, created with John Bridgeland and Matthew Atwell. https://casel.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Preparing-Youth-for-the-Workforce-of-Tomorrow-Final.pdf
Commencement Address | ArtistYear
June 23, 2020 — Congratulations to the ArtistYear AmeriCorps Class of 2020! Together you served over 17,000 students through 93,000 hours of arts engagement across 59 Title I schools in NYC, Philadelphia, and Colorado! John Bridgeland gave the Commencement Address to the ArtistYear Class of 2020. Watch here:
Reform The WHO | The National Interest
June 9, 2020 — Gary Edson, Principal at Civic and Former Deputy National Security Advisor and Deputy National Economic Advisor, writes Reform, Don’t Abandon The WHO for The National Interest found here: https://nationalinterest.org/feature/abandoning-world-health-organization-will-benefit-china-160951
Civic Education in 21st Century Schools | The Brookings Institution
June 5, 2020 — Rebecca Winthrop advocates for schools to play a role in increased civic engagement, citing Civic Deserts, a report published by Civic. https://www.brookings.edu/policy2020/bigideas/the-need-for-civic-education-in-21st-century-schools/
The Millions of Young People Forgotten Amid Pandemic Response |
The Hill
June 4, 2020 — "It is common for people to discount opportunity youth because some were recently homeless or involved in the juvenile justice or child welfare systems. But, as former domestic policy advisors to two presidents — one Democrat, one Republican — we work with many of them, side-by-side; recognize their potential, goals and contributions; and know a full recovery from this crisis will not occur without them." Read Melody Barnes and John Bridgeland's op-ed: https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/501099-the-millions-of-young-people-forgotten-amid-pandemic-response
Tennis for America | Intercollegiate Tennis Association
June 3, 2020 — John Bridgeland spoke to the ITA's first class of 8 Tennis for America fellows on the importance of national service. Learn more about the Tennis for America pilot year: https://www.wearecollegetennis.com/2020/04/17/itas-tennis-for-america-aims-to-establish-year-of-service/
Why We Need National Service | NPR WHYY
May 22, 2020 — John Bridgeland was a guest on National Public Radio in Philadelphia talking about national service with U.S. Senator Chris Coons, who has introduced legislation to expand national service. See link to NPR interview here: https://whyy.org/episodes/the-call-for-national-service/
DC Summer Institutes Guest Speaker | William & Mary
May 19, 2020 -- John Bridgeland virtually joined Professor Drew Stelljes' William & Mary summer class to discuss his time in the White House and offer career advice to the students.
8 Life Lessons I Learned From My Mother| Thrive Global
May 10, 2020 -- John Bridgeland reflects on his mother's life and love this Mother's Day. https://thriveglobal.com/stories/mothers-day-wisdom-life-lessons-from-my-mother/
We Need National Service. Now.| NY Times
May 7, 2020 — David Brooks writes about the need for national service, referencing Civic Founder & CEO John Bridgeland: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/07/opinion/national-service-americorps-coronavirus.html
George W. Bush Call for End to Pandemic Partnership| NY Times
May 3, 2020 — In a video, the former president, who generally avoids speaking out on current affairs, urged Americans to “remember how small our differences are” in a time of crisis. President Trump swiped at him in response.
A Call to UNITE| Unite Us
May 1-2, 2020 — Chair Tim Shriver and Co-Chair John Bridgeland discuss a call to humanity, service and giving back: https://livestream.com/accounts/26575064/events/9062104/videos/205441370/player?width=640&height=360&enableInfo=true&defaultDrawer=&autoPlay=true&mute=false
Following their conversation, the event featured President George W. Bush and President Bill Clinton.
500,000 Service Year Jobs| The Boston Globe
April 30, 2020 — John Bridgeland and Alan Khazei call for 500,000 Service Year Jobs now in an op.ed for the Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/04/30/opinion/just-like-great-depression-we-need-500000-service-year-jobs-now/?event=event12
Ask Not: National Service in Times of Crisis| The Miller Center
April 24, 2020 — John Bridgeland and Tim Shriver, Chairman and CEO of Special Olympics, joined a panel moderated by William Antholis, Director and CEO of the Miller Center, to discuss national service, civic responsibility, and presidential leadership as we face 2020's daunting coronavirus challenge. See the event livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2x9trtWQhQ.
Civic Engagement & COVID-19| Curry School of Education
April 22, 2020 — John Bridgeland spoke to a class for the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia about national service and civic engagement in the context of the COVID-19 crisis. Professor Jackie Jodl is teaching the course and Pure Edge’s Chi Kim opened the class with insights and exercises related to stress reduction.
'Staying At Home' is an Act of Service| The Sunday Paper
April 12, 2020 — John Bridgeland writes that during these uncertain times, "We are called upon by circumstances, loved ones, presidents or raw human need to forget ourselves and serve others." Read here.