Today we’re announcing something BIG.
By 2029, C&S will spark 20 million young people to step up as civic problem-solvers.
Showing up. Working across differences. Moving the country forward—together.
Like this post if you’re in.
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But those stories don't always reach those who need to hear them.
That’s why C&S created a practical storytelling toolkit to help campus leaders find the strongest stories already happening on their campus.
Take a look: https://t.co/zJFATw0qnh
Great work is happening on college campuses every day to prepare students for civic life.
Students, faculty and alumni are engaging with tough issues, building connections across differences, and solving problems in the community.
Moments that Matter is a Carnegie Young Leaders team focused on strengthening connections between high school students and seniors living in retirement communities. Their project is built on the idea that small acts of kindness can be transformative 🧡 🪴
🗣️ We don’t need a generation of polite debaters. We need young people who are prepared to navigate a world where truth is contested and solving problems across differences is vital.
Read more from Raj Vinnakota in his latest @Forbes column: https://t.co/tSh9gEwzGO
At @PittTweet, students aren’t being taught to “win” arguments. Instead, they’re learning how to stay in tough conversations.
Read Chancellor Gabel's story: https://t.co/IRhxRcuCx0
What happens when two people with completely different political views actually keep talking?
In this new ep of The Civic Generation pod, Ruthu Josyula and Chelsea Beaupre discuss staying connected & why it can be hard to bridge divides these days, even when people are trying.
“I’m not asking you to change the world. I’m asking you to participate in it.”
At C&S, we see this spirit everywhere. Young people are not apathetic or disconnected. Our research shows 9 in 10 Gen Zers want to help solve problems in their communities.
https://t.co/TeJ3IT7OeU
The challenge is not motivation. It’s whether we create the opportunities, relationships, and communities that help young people show up for one another and participate in shaping the future together.
Our Trust in Higher Ed Starts Local research identifies six audience mindsets based on how people think about higher education.
Take the quiz to see where you land:
https://t.co/KBUuKF9PGj
What shapes your view of higher ed?
Maybe you’re…
💵 an ROI Skeptic wondering if college is worth the cost
🤝 a Civic-Minded Reformer who wants colleges more connected to communities
🔍️ a Constructive Critic who sees value but thinks higher ed needs to change
“It’s not about conquering or winning the day. It’s about understanding and being understood."
@HudsonCCC & @MCCSme, part of College Presidents for Civic Preparedness, are ensuring their students have the opportunity to practice + develop civic skills.
https://t.co/7TgsRMI6Da
A C&S Fellow, Civic Solutions Awardee, and now the Youth Advisory Council Chair, he continues to give back by helping to shape our programming for young people across the country 🙌
Da'Taeveyon Daniels shows the power of young people stepping into civic spaces and making their voices heard on issues that matter to their communities.
We're proud to have supported Da'Taeveyon and SEAT, a youth-led group working to combat book bans and defend public education.
“Leaders are adapting. Professors are rediscovering their sense of mission. There’s a ton of good stuff happening on campus these days, if you’re only willing to see it.”
https://t.co/lb66wGUbnL
This weekend, our president Raj Vinnakota delivered @Muhlenberg's commencement speech. His message reflects the work C&S believes in - challenging grads to resist becoming spectators of their own lives in a world that rewards watching over participating.
https://t.co/8QxxzXLZBR
There’s a lot of takes out there about higher ed, but our research tells a more nuanced story.
Americans still believe in college. They want these institutions to succeed. But they’re also asking for change. See what they're saying: https://t.co/IqfDOrAf7H
“There’s a little dopamine hit when you find something in common...”
On The Civic Generation pod, Stefanie Sanford talks about that spark of connection when you meet someone new and realize you’re not as different as you thought.
The ambivalent majority is waiting to be convinced…
Most Americans are neither champions nor critics of higher ed. Nearly half (45%) fall into a movable middle. These are people who believe in the promise of college but want to see it evolve.
See how: https://t.co/H9SZUyPzrW