Dennell Reynolds

Bringing speakers, debaters, embassies to @CloseUp_DC, which helps young people develop skills to become empowered citizens. RTs=discourse, not my opinion

[Visit Washington, DC @washingtondc]

Discover stunning landscapes, vital history and eye-catching wildlife at dozens of National Park Service sites 🌳 in and around the nation's capital. 💚 #GetOutside #NationalParks #FindYourPark #RecreateResponsibly @NatlParkService https://t.co/VLNzdpsK3l

[Close Up Washington @CloseUp_DC]

A big shoutout and thank you to the @DSACFoundation for your support of #CivicEducation! This summer, high school students from northeastern Minnesota were able to explore #WashingtonDC on Close Up thanks to your funding and support. #CivicEd #StudentTravel #Democracy #Education

[Close Up Washington @CloseUp_DC]

As we head #backtoschool, it's important to incorporate #currentissues discussions into #civics, #socialstudies, #humanities, and other courses.
Check out our latest #blog post for a round-up of some of the most important news stories of the past month.
https://t.co/tiOLn2t9n9

[Dennell Reynolds @CUDennellR]

Fantastic to visit @CzechEmbassyDC for @CloseUp_DC’s first in-person briefing at an embassy since March 2020!

[Dennell Reynolds @CUDennellR]

Get to know DC behind-the-scenes and work to empower and inform young people from all over the country. We're lucky to count many previous Program Instructors as Close Up speakers--they got their DC career start with us!

[Close Up Washington @CloseUp_DC]

Do you have a passion for civics, government, history, or education? If the answer is "yes" check out Close Up's Program Instructor position for more info and to apply today. https://t.co/ydDZPVoNcs
#Jobs #Hiring #DCJobs #Education

[Dennell Reynolds @CUDennellR]

Interesting analysis at @diplomatnews on the power, possibilities, and problems of embassy websites. As a frequent embassy website browser, something I've often mused over: there is enormous variation in usability! https://t.co/FLg2E5DCvc

[Dennell Reynolds @CUDennellR]

Join us now! Excited to learn about how this year's Peace Teachers with @CloseUp_DC's friend @USIP carried out their teaching and learning during the pandemic

[USIP Public Education @buildingpeace]

At 1pm EDT, four teachers from #Alaska, #Kentucky, #Mississippi and #Nebraska will share the lessons they've learned in their year of bringing peace into the classroom as #USIPPeaceTeachers. Hear their stories: https://t.co/afjtNKD9Kb

[Close Up Washington @CloseUp_DC]

Thank you to our friends at the The Franklin Project @FranklinProjUS for highlighting Close Up's work!

[Close Up Washington @CloseUp_DC]

Did you know Close Up currently has 14 alumni serving in the 117th Congress? Our programs provide hands on experience to help create an active citizenry and to connect students with their government officials, like @RepFletcher!

[UNA-USA @UNAUSA]

“Business as usual simply won’t do for my generation.”
@USYouthObserver Dustin Liu knows that centering youth voices is essential to building a more equitable and sustainable world & achieving the #GlobalGoals.
More on the @unfoundation blog: https://t.co/WGte9QE84c #USAforSDGs

[Close Up Washington @CloseUp_DC]

Today, #SCOTUS ruled expanding #FirstAmendment rights of #students and use of #socialmedia off school grounds. Check it out –> https://t.co/DCTLXKiDzs via @ABC

[Close Up Washington @CloseUp_DC]

Happy #FlagDay! Learn more about this annual holiday and history at https://t.co/PUzu6kprlu!

[Close Up Washington @CloseUp_DC]

Close Up is thrilled to have #students and #teachers back in #WashingtonDC! We kicked off program with a great group of students from Alaska, and look forward to an exciting summer of welcoming other schools from across the U.S. to our nation's capital! #CivicEd #StudentTravel

[NAMLE @MediaLiteracyEd]

Call for Proposals: @CivicYouth is seeking short proposals from young people ages 14 to 24 interested in creating a blog post, video, or presentation related to the 26th Amendment, which lowered the voting age from 21 to 18. Proposal deadline: 6/15. https://t.co/o2eovUrYLX

[Close Up Washington @CloseUp_DC]

Join Close Up in #WashingtonDC in the 2021/22 #school year!
Learn more about our different programs and destinations at https://t.co/CazvYCFUcg.
#CivicEd #StudentTravel #YouthVoice #Teachers #Students #Education

[United Nations Association of New York 🗽 @UNANYC]

📣APPLY NOW to serve as @UNAUSA's 2021-2022 @USYouthObserver to the @UN!🇺🇳🇺🇸

Applicants must be an American between the ages of 18-25.

↪️Deadline JUNE 13: https://t.co/Pc0waRBmQu

#USAforUN #SDGs #GlobalGoals #ZeroHunger #humanrights #GenerationEquality

[Close Up Washington @CloseUp_DC]

Earlier this month @chanda5580, Founding Executive Director of @Ariseducation, joined Close Up #students to discuss #advocacy and share her story and the stories of #youthactivists. It was great to kick off #AsianPacificAmericanHeritageMonth with Chanda! @NellieMaeEdFdn #AAPIHM

[Close Up Washington @CloseUp_DC]

Who's ready for another #CloseUpConversations? We are thrilled to have Tim McManus, COO of
@publicservice, joining us this week to talk about #PublicService in America.

Sign up for this #free #webinar at https://t.co/TcbenSMH9X!

[A Starting Point @ASP]

STUDENTS & TEACHERS: Sign up for #ASPHomeroom to get exclusive access to free educational resources, connect with your lawmakers, and more! Enroll today 👉 https://t.co/OK4b8Sby7g

[Close Up Washington @CloseUp_DC]

What community issues matter most to high schoolers in Broward County, FL? This week, experts will join #students for a virtual Youth Summit session to discuss their #policy ideas!
@francescamenes @CCLFlorida @nicolewesgroup @OEVforBusiness @chris_minor10 @RepWilson @CBCFInc