A resource list of interesting items on civic engagement.
Vietnam veteran's attend the annual Veteran's Appreciation Breakfast in Somerset, MA. They shared stories and experiences the veteran's had in their lives and at war. The event organizers did a nic...
Vietnam veteran's attend the annual Veteran's Appreciation Breakfast in Somerset, MA. They shared stories and experiences the veteran's had in their lives and at war. The event organizers did a nic...
As principal of a small Southeast Baltimore school, Anthony Ruby has guided an array of first - year teachers. From the stars, who seem to have an innate sense. Of how to handle a class. To those w...
A group of women known as "Lipstick" which stands for ladies involved in putting a stop to inner-city killings, are bringing awareness to gun violence and how women can help to stop this. The main ...
This week I wanted to bring up Sweet Generation for Arts Education. "Sweet Generation is a custom bakery that improves access to Arts education by partnering with, and donating to, Arts organizati...
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/million-masks-march-2014-thousands-gather-for-anticapitalist-protest-in-london-9842407.html The Million Mask March was a global protest against capit...
Mayor Menino is commemorated for his steadfast will to promote community change by addressing issues such as housing policy, gun safety, innovation in urban mechanics, promotion of healthy and loc...
This is an article that talks about a campaign called "Joining Forces for Community Change" Individuals and community members are working together to better their community. It is a county wide eff...
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/11/01/making-election-relevant-young-citizens/HOYsgwXJiCn5kjZtwnG4XM/story.html It's highly important for young people to vote. It's a form of expression that...
http://www.boston.com/2014/11/06/bdc-dtx-fatality/woeNoJIVMnotFgwDMl0NfI/story.html As I read this small article about a suicide that occurred last week, it tore me apart to know that it was a you...
This weeks post is a cute one - a dog that was rescued during Hurricane Katrina now snuggles weekly with kittens at an animal shelter! Sometimes cute things just help everyone mood. Link: http:/...
One college is on the quest to have its students become civically engaged. Ursinus College located in Pennsylvania is urging its students to give back and live a life full of purpose. This college ...
This is a great news article about engaging children in the voting and election process in Michigan. It specifically discusses having children attend while parents vote and also allowing them to en...
I have a habit of putting words I am passionate about into Google News search and seeing the newest articles about them. The other day I put in "vegetables" and this article came up. I think it i...
Hernandez called 'model citizen' in unit for murder suspects' By: John R. Ellement Aaron Hernandez is being housed in the unit at Boston's Nashua Street Jail. That is reserved for people accused o...
Gerard Flahive Community Engagement Tax Law Changes for 2014 By Robert Waldeck The first and by far the most widely discussed tax law change is related to the new health care law. The main compone...
In order to help raise money for families affected by the Ebola virus students at Methuen high school will go around during trick-or- treating hoping to raise money. These students are donating the...
This is information is especially important for anyone working in education as the autistic spectrum is quite large and impacts a significant number of people/students at every schooling level. I'm...
President Barack Obama addresses the stigma that exists in the African-American community in relation to the HIV/AIDS disease. Activists are pushing for federal dollars to fund education, outreach,...
This is a great article about several churches coming together to help needy children and families for Halloween. The event was hosted mostly by St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Foxboro. http://www....
