Research shows that minority and economically-disadvantaged students receive the fewest opportunities in school for thoughtful engagement with critical issues and with the political process, our goal is to reach students from all backgrounds. Philanthropic support from generous donors helps our national civic engagement organization serve students and teachers from vulnerable communities and provide access to Close Up programs, professional development, and classroom resources.
Your support helps us create a diverse learning community in which students and teachers from different backgrounds work together to strengthen our democracy. For information about giving and sponsorship opportunities, please email or call us at 800 CLOSEUP.
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The Claude Pepper Foundation has provided funding to provide need-based scholarships to students from Miami, FL, since 2015. Check out some highlights of our work with 2021 Claude Pepper Scholars!
Individuals who are more affluent are much more likely to participate in politics than those who are less affluent. -National Bureau of Economic Research, 2018
Close Up made me realize how SIGNIFICANT my thoughts and views are…
Although everyone will not always agree, everyone has a voice and needs to be heard.
I learned that there’s a huge network of people with the same goals and drive as me…
and that our collaboration really could make a difference. It gave me hope for the future of our communities and our nation!
I plan to introduce Close Up’s professional development to the teachers I work with…
and use this as a part of my school’s requirement that students take action on issues of local, national, and international importance.
I’m truly blown away by what Close Up’s been able to accomplish in the last two weeks during IMPACT 2020…
The material seems very high level, and my daughter’s been very motivated to participate every day. I wanted to be sure to commend the staff on providing such a great experience!
We’ve moved (effective January 1, 2023)!
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