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Prince George’s County Public Schools Programs

Civic Leaders

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Civic Leaders | June 24-28, 2024

Created in partnership with Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS), Close Up presents Civic Leaders for rising eighth-graders and rising 10th-graders. Civic Leaders will provide exciting opportunities for students to improve civic and political knowledge and efficacy, practice critical skills, and meet Maryland College and Career Ready (MCCR) Standards.  

Students will discuss the issues they care about and follow a curriculum that emphasizes building citizenship skills and democratic dispositions. Close Up instructors will facilitate the programs to help middle and high schoolers engage with their community and take part in persuasive writing and speaking activities about pressing current issues. 

For more information on upcoming Civic  Leaders programs, check out the overview below. 

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Program Details

 

Civic Leaders 

  • June 24-28, 2024  
  • Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm 
  • The middle and high school program will take place at the same time and at the same location, but the two programs will be hosted in separate spaces. 

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Requirements  

  • Middle School: Students must be rising eighth-graders (currently in seventh grade).  
  • High School: Students must be rising 10th-graders (currently in ninth grade).  
  • Students must be interested in government and/or politics. 
  • Interested students must submit an application. Only students who are accepted will be able to attend.  
  • Those who participated in the fall 2023 or spring 2024 Congressional Simulation at the University of Maryland will receive priority in the application process. 

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Congressional Simulation: In partnership with Prince George’s County Public Schools, the Close Up Foundation is hosting a Congressional Simulation for PGCPS high school students. Held at the University of Maryland campus, the Congressional Simulation will give students the opportunity to engage with peers across the county on pressing current issues. Students will take on the role of members of the House of Representatives to deliberate real-world legislation, review and amend bills, offer arguments in favor of and opposition to each bill, and vote “yea” or “nay” on each becoming law. 

By participating in the Congressional Simulation, students will receive 3 SERVICE-LEARNING HOURS. 

The spring and fall Congressional Simulation are now completed.  

 

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