civic participation
Submitted by Matthew Segal on Sat, 01/05/2008 - 12:22.
Over the past year, a group of college students has been working on an initiative in order to increase voter turnout among young Americans and promote a culture of deeper political discourse and responsiveness between politicians and their young constituents. According to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Education, only 25% of young voters (ages 18-29) voted in 2006. Similarly, the United States ranks 139th in a list of democracies that turn out to vote, far behind nations that lack the most basic of infrastructure.
Submitted by mesquiv on Wed, 06/27/2007 - 16:16.
The Iowa Division of Latino Affairs works on this in collaboration with the Status on African Americans, the Commission on the Status of Asian and Pacific Islanders Heritage and Sisters on Target.We embark on this work because among the most endearing gifts that one generation gives the next is the gift of heritage and the opportunity for a better life. The purpose of this project is to evoke a sense of community and place and infuse the coming generation with hope.48 Iowa High Schools across 21 counties have been selected, which represent 75% of Iowa’s minority students.
Submitted by blombekr on Thu, 06/14/2007 - 14:27.
Over the past year, a group of college students has been working on an initiative in order to increase voter turnout among young Americans and promote a culture of deeper political discourse and responsiveness between politicians and their young constituents. According to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Education, only 25% of young voters (ages 18-29) voted in 2006. Similarly, the United States ranks 139th in a list of democracies that turn out to vote, far behind nations that lack the most basic of infrastructure.
