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Illinois Civics in the Classroom
 
 
 
Illinois Civics in the Classroom is an initiative aimed at enhancing civic education within Chicago Public Schools and throughout Illinois. our project aligns with the AmeriCorps Focus area of education. We seek to expand the Illinois Civics in the Classroom curriculum to economically disadvantaged middle and high students in Illinois. Our proposed VISTA project will strengthen low-income communities by helping to lower high school dropout rates, create a positive school climate that supports students feeling socially, emotionally, and physically safe, increase volunteerism and work on community issues, and increase voting and discussions of politics in the home. It can also lead to greater involvement in civic engagement by addressing issues in a micro-level. Our aim is to equip rural, suburban, and urban middle and high school-aged students for not only the challenges of today, but tomorrow. Civics in the Classroom is a pilot state curriculum that has been designed by a university who focuses on curriculum instruction and design. The intended beneficiaries of the curriculum have provided feedback on the design and pilot implementation. After its initial launch, and the response of teachers and students, many other teachers have expressed interest in executing and ongoing support of the project.
 
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Member Duties : Coordinate monthly Civics and Service-Learning newsletters to be shared with the Social Studies Network as well as communicate regularly with active and potential Civics in the classroom enrollees. The member will develop and implement quarterly online professional learning opportunities for sixth through twelfth grade Civics and Service-learning educators and administrators throughout the state of Illinois. Collect and capture data by surveys, interviews, observations, focus groups, online forms, data logging through dedicated software. We will ensure the appropriate method in chosen that align with the type of information that will align with the type of information we will collect. Track assets and report recruitment efforts.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
None
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Education ,  Writing/Editing ,  Recruitment ,  Youth Development ,  Community Organization . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Illinois Civics in the Classroom
Program Start/End Date
08/08/2025  -   08/08/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations ILLINOIS   Chicago  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  07/01/2025  To  08/01/2025 
Contact Davida Fanniel
401 S Clinton St
Chicago   IL   60607
2172993742
davida.fanniel@illinois.gov
Listing ID 126841

       

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