Civic Engagement

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MyPI students at IEMA
A Closer Look at Disaster Preparedness: MyPI Students’ Visit to IEMA-OHS
Empowering the next generation to take charge during emergencies is at the heart of the My Preparedness Initiative (MyPI), an award-winning youth...
ISPP Scholar Shreya Joshi
In her own words: ISPP Scholar Shreya Joshi
As an ISPP Scholar, Shreya Joshi is appointed to the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology. Her work focuses on business analytics for...
ISPP Scholar Alex Sprinkle
In his own words: Alex Sprinkle
As an ISPP Scholar, Alex Sprinkle is appointed to with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Juliana Stratton. His work is focused on bolstering the...
ISPP Scholar Mary Ojoma
In her own words: ISPP Scholar Mary Ojoma
As an ISPP Scholar, Mary Ojoma is appointed to the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus / Black Caucus Foundation. Her work is focused on enhancing the...
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Two families talk against a background of Vote stickers
Building Beyond Ready skills through election conversations
URBANA, Ill. — Youth may be too young to vote, but they are not too young to have questions about elections and politics. From campaign ads to conversations at school and around the dinner table, Election Day can spark curiosity, learning opportunities, and sometimes concern....
Ava Smith, member of the Villa Grove Grover Clovers, fills out her voting ballot.
Moultrie-Douglas 4-H Members Learn About Elections at Voter Academy
TUSCOLA, Ill. – Seventeen Moultrie-Douglas 4-H members in first through fifth grade recently participated in a hands-on 4-H Voter Academy hosted by County Clerk and Recorder, Judi Pollock, and her staff in an after school program held on Monday, October 19. This interactive program gave youth an...
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