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Theory & Research in Social Education: Cultivating empathic listening in democratic education
2020 State of Chicago Youth: Citywide Youth Councils Recommendations
Speaking with confidence and listening with empathy: The impact of Project Soapbox on high school students
Fostering Democratic and Social-Emotional Learning in Action Civics Programming: Factors That Shape Students’ Learning From Project Soapbox

Register now, don't miss Mikva IL's 2021 Spring Benefit on Thursday, May 20, 2021!

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Do you care passionately about issues like education, health, juvenile justice or safety? Do you think young people need a seat at the table when decisions are being made that impact them? Are you interested in meeting other youth who care about their communities? In exploring your own story and leadership style?

Apply now to join a citywide youth council and make your voice heard by working with a team to create and propose solutions for top issues to key decision makers in city government.

• $14/hr for 20 hr/week for six weeks (July 5 - August 13)
• Must live in Chicago and be 16 by July 5th

Deadline to apply is April 23, 2021
Learn more and apply at: tinyurl.com/MikvaSummer21

#YouthReshapingDemocracy Read more from our 2020 annual report: mikvachallenge.org/2020AR