Turn Your Civic Duty Into Money with The MyIMPACT Challenge
Hello Friends,
Meet Rachel Davison Humphries, Senior Director of Civic Learning Initiatives at the Bill of Rights Institute. She discusses the organization's mission to teach civics and equip students and teachers to live the ideals of a free and just society. The Bill of Rights Institute offers free educational resources for teachers and students, including AP prep materials and in-person programs. Rachel also introduces the My Impact Challenge, a nationwide civic engagement contest for students ages 13 to 19. The challenge encourages students to design and implement their own community projects and offers cash prizes from $500-10,000. Learn more about the Bill of Rights Institute Student Fellowship Program and Think the Vote, an online debate platform.
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Show Notes for Episode 43 | Turn Your Civic Duty Into Money with The MyImpact Challenge
Key Takeaways:
The Bill of Rights Institute teaches civics and aims to equip students and teachers to live the ideals of a free and just society.
The organization offers free educational resources, including AP prep materials and in-person programs.
The My Impact Challenge is a nationwide civic engagement contest for students ages 13 to 19, encouraging them to design and implement community projects.
The challenge offers cash prizes and recognition, and projects can take various forms, such as government initiatives, charitable activities, or social enterprises.
The Bill of Rights Institute Student Fellowship Program provides a six-month fellowship opportunity for students to explore civic leadership and includes a fully funded trip to a civic city.
Think the Vote is a platform for online debates that allows students to practice their debate skills.
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