NEWS AND CIVIC ED

Please check out the latest news and press releases about the Close Up Foundation:

August 14, 2013 Close Up August Newsletter

March 26, 2013 McNicholas AP Government students meet OH Rep. Brad Wenstrup on Capitol Hill during Close Up

March 20, 2013 Middle school students invigorated by close-up view of Congress

February 27, 2013 Osage students get a taste of political atmosphere in Washington, D.C. and speak with Native professionals working in Washington, DC

July 27, 2012 Close Up participants from San Antonio, TX share their experience about the Latino Leaders in D.C. program

June 7, 2012 The Close Up Foundation & Boys & Girls Clubs of America Partner to Serve Military-connected Youth

May 11, 2012 Naval Officers Participate in Close Up’s Department of Defense Panel

May 8, 2012 Close Up partners with the Allstate Foundation to examine safe driving policy issues and kick off Youth Traffic Safety Month

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"There are many things that I learn on program every year and incorporate into giving my students a greater 'world' view."

   – Mary Ellen, Teacher, OH
Educating for democracy since 1971