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Mikva Challenge empowers educators nationwide with curricula, training, and strategic support.

In 2007, Mikva Challenge coined the term Action Civics to describe our type of student-focused, project-based, experiential civic practice.

Today, across the country, Action Civics teachers are pioneering innovative and responsive forms of authentic democratic experiences, project based learning and youth leadership in their classrooms.

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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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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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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Thank you, Okikioluwa, for your inspiring words to young people about speaking up about issues that are important to them. Youth voice matters, and we are listening!

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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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Teacher Resources.

Mikva Challenge empowers educators nationwide with curricula, training, and strategic support.

Action Civics Curricula

Professional Development

Summer Institute

How we partner nationwide