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Examine the impact of America’s past conflicts and enduring questions of democracy.
Through explorations of Washington’s numerous war memorials and a visit to Embassy Row, students will learn more the role our military plays in the global community. Guided by our highly-trained instructors, students have the opportunity to:
*Subject to availability.
Six-Day Program
Four-Day Program
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 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!
Close Up is a positive experience for students…
seeing themselves as having the power to influence the democratic process.
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.