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Every day, all over the country, teachers are helping their students learn democracy by doing democracy. Mikva partners with teachers to support this work by providing student-focused, project-based, experiential Action Civics curricula and professional development workshops. In our Partner Sites, Mikva also collaborates with school districts to build transformative youth voice infrastructure – including events that connect the community with students’ issue-focused speeches and action projects.

Action Civics Curricula

Mikva develops cutting edge curricula to bring Action Civics alive in classrooms. Learn more about our Action Civics Curricula available for purchase.

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Professional Development

Mikva's interactive PD workshops dive deep into high quality Action Civics curriculum implementation. Learn about our most popular professional development options and how to customize training for your school or district needs.

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How we partner nationwide

Our Partner Site model provides Mikva curricula, training, and strategic support to school districts around the country. Learn about how your district can collaborate with Mikva Challenge to build transformative youth voice and Action Civics infrastructure.

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Summer Institute

Each year we convene educators from around the country to connect to Action Civics curricula and inspiring, professional development led by experienced Mikva teachers. Learn more about past and upcoming opportunities at the Mikva Challenge Action Civics Summer Institute.

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Last week, the Neighborhood Leadership Initiative kicked off Spring council sessions for the North Lawndale, New City/Back of the Yards, and Gage Park Councils and gathered to close out on Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. Council members discussed leadership, youth voice, challenges they face as youth leaders, and forming a consensus on a what a supportive youth-led space can look like.

The North Lawndale Council had a rich conversation around confidence and the importance of self-love when it comes to future planning. New City/BOTY Council members discussed with each other the challenges they are facing with in-person learning and the importance of speaking up, even when you don't feel listened to. Lastly, the Gage Park Council shared with each other the importance of building community and "feeling like a family" while also sharing their expertise in navigating school systems in an ongoing pandemic.

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Remaking Middle School is an organization that re-envisions the middle school years as positive and transformative educational experiences for all young adults. Mikva students in our Neighborhood Leadership Initiative program had an opportunity to speak on the podcast* about the importance of youth voice as it relates to their lived experience in their communities.

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Action Civics Curricula

Professional Development

How we partner nationwide

Summer Institute