“Got Voice! Got Power!” – Inspiring Civic Engagement
“Got Voice! Got Power!” I still remember hearing these words at a community event. The words...
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Tag: Civic Engagement
Joining the Fight
I spent the summer of 2013 at the Texas Capitol, covering the fight over abortion rights that was...
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A Call to Future Voters: How Libraries Can Help Them Understand Election Basics
More than three decades ago, President Bill Clinton signed into law the National Voter...
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Lady Bird Johnson, “Deeds, not words,” and Dutiful Citizenry
Libraries and librarians, specifically those which/who collect, disseminate, share and utilize...
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Engaging Voters with a Freedom Walk
While preparing for our yearly celebration of Banned Books Week, how many of us have been asked...
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Civic Engagement in the School Library
As a high school librarian I work with 9th through 12th grade students ranging in age from 13 all...
Read MoreCivic Engagement with the Presidential Inauguration
As we try to heal from the events of January 6, 2021, and move forward, many in education are met with unease on how to proceed with Inauguration Day. Is it a topic to avoid or do you plan for it in hopes of providing a safe...
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