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Local Government Lesson Plan
Counties, Towns & Rural Areas
Access our lesson plan for analyzing the responsibilities of local government.
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Local Government Lesson Plan
Municipalities & Major Cities
Access our lesson plan for modeling the roles of mayor and city council.
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Current Issues Blog Samples
Get to know our Current Issues Blog!
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Who Calls The Shots Around Here?
Revisit Close Up's presentation on local government classroom simulations.
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Student-Driven Civic Capstone Projects
Revisit Close Up's presentation and framework for student-driven Civic Capstone Projects.
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Case Study: Gun Violence
Read our case study of youth civic action to address rising gun violence.
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Case Study: Homelessness
Read our case study of youth civic action to address homelessness.
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Case Study: Policing
Read our case study of youth civic action to make policing reforms.
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Issue Research Guide
Access Close Up's framework for a root cause analysis and research guide for community issues.
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Issue Selection Discussion Guide
Access Close Up's discussion guide for choosing a project focus issue.
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