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What is the role of a young person in today's society? What responsibilities and opportunities do young people have to effect change in their communities? Each summer, the Civic Education Project partners with two of the nation’s premier gifted education centers to help outstanding students from across the country answer these questions, enhance their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities and prepare for a lifetime of service-learning and leadership.
Taking Action: Leadership & Service, a three-week service-learning course for outstanding students in grades 7-9, is offered as part of the summer programs of Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development (CTD) and Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Talented Youth (CTY). Its innovative curriculum integrates academic study with meaningful community service to create a powerful, eye-opening experience for young student leaders. Students examine the structure of communities and the different social, political and economic factors that affect them. Through academic research, small group work, hands-on service projects and facilitated reflection, students gain a deeper understanding of complex social issues and learn how young people can make a difference in their communities.
2010 Programs
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CTY Taking Action: Leadership & Service - Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD Session 1 Taking Action: Leadership & Service Jun 27, 2010 — Jul 16, 2010 Session 2 Taking Action: Leadership & Service Jul 18, 2010 — Aug 6, 2010 Taking Action: Leadership & Service is part of CTY’s 7th Grade and Above Program. More details, including applications, are available on the CTY Summer Programs web site. |
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CTD Taking Action: Leadership & Service - Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Session 1 Taking Action: Leadership & Service Jun 27, 2010 — Jul 16, 2010 Session 2 Taking Action: Leadership & Service Jul 18, 2010 — Aug 6, 2010 Taking Action: Leadership & Service is part of CTD’s Spectrum Program. More details, including applications, are available on the CTD Summer Programs web site. |
