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Register Now, Don’t Miss Mikva IL’s 2021 Spring Benefit!

Register today or donate in lieu of attendance.

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How do Mikva youth compare to peer groups regarding civic engagement?

During the 2020 Presidential Election, the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) surveyed young adults –...

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Students Get on Their Soapbox About Issues Important to Them

From Jefferson County Public Schools | March 29, 2021 Students Get on Their Soapbox About Issues Important to Them

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WBEZ: Chicago’s K-8 Classes Are Back To In-Person. But What’s Next For High Schoolers?

From WBEZ By Meha Ahmad | Mar. 25, 6:56 p.m. CT Chicago’s K-8 Classes Are Back To In-Person. But What’s Next...

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Student speeches take on issues

From Concord Monitor | 3/30/21 Student speeches take on issues

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623(!) and counting – Today’s Youth Reshaping Democracy

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ABC: Our Chicago – Town hall examines city’s women in leadership roles amid Women’s History Month

From ABC 7 | Thursday, March 18, 2021 Our Chicago: Town hall examines city’s women in leadership roles amid Women’s History...

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Cultivating empathic listening in democratic education

From: Theory & Research in Social Education Cultivating empathic listening in democratic education By: Molly W. Andolina & Hilary G. Conklin...

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Week of Action: CHA Youth Summit

Calling all youth in grades 7-12! This year’s CHA Youth Summit is virtual and will include four days of youth-led workshops...

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Issues to Action Kickoff

Students, you are invited to join a community of other young people from around the country at the Mikva Challenge Issues to...

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