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** News & Updates
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** We’re Hiring!
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We’re looking for two Program Associates who will support projects in the American Institutions, Society, and the Public Good program area. One position will support the ongoing work and efforts of Our Common Purpose, and the other will support a new project that the Academy is launching about the American political economy and the public good. You can find the official job descriptions here ([link removed]) . If you are interested in joining the OCP team, please check back frequently as we will be hiring for multiple positions in the coming weeks.


** Event Recording Available: Investing in Civic Education and Our Democracy
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On April 21, leaders from the Commission on the Practice of Democratic Citizenship and Educating for American Democracy joined in a critical conversation with students, educators, and scholars about the role of civic education in fostering a new generation of empowered citizens committed to forging a vibrant democracy. This program spotlighted the Our Common Purpose recommendation to invest in civic education ([link removed]) as well as the EAD’s report, Roadmap to Educating for American Democracy ([link removed]) .
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Missed the event on April 21?
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** Upcoming Events
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** The National Academy of Public Administration and the American Academy of Arts & Sciences Present:
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** A Theory of Change: Connecting Civic Culture and Governance
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** May 12, 2021 from 3:00-4:15pm EDT
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Join us for the first in a four-part series on Public Governance and Engagement, bringing together NAPA’s Grand Challenges ([link removed]) Work and Our Common Purpose: Reinventing American Democracy for the 21st Century ([link removed]) . Panelists will discuss the overlapping goals of the two projects and explore the connections between public administration, civic culture, and constituent engagement. Commission members Pete Peterson and Miles Rapoport will join NAPA fellows Elaine Kamarck and Anne Khademian for a conversation highlighting real world examples of key actions happening around the country and present a framework for future briefings.
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** The Library of Congress and the American Academy of Arts & Sciences Present:
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** Finding a Shared Historical Narrative
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** April 13, 2021 from 1:00-2:00pm EDT
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Part of the Kluge Prize Series from the Library of Congress, this event will feature a discussion of the changing interpretations of the nation’s founding documents and the principles they were founded upon. Led by moderator Danielle Allen, panelists Samuel Goldman, Cathy Park Hong, and Natalia Molina will also explore the tension between celebrating what is good about the United States and its history while addressing the exploitation and inequality that are a part of the American legacy.

This is the final event in the Kluge series entitled Our Common Purpose - A Campaign for Civic Strength at the Library of Congress. Each event examines the implications and implementation of recommendations ([link removed]) from Our Common Purpose, and this event will highlight Telling Our Nation’s Story ([link removed])
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** The City of Little Rock and the American Academy of Arts & Sciences Present:
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** Understanding your Community's Civic Health and What to Do About It
May 13, 2021 from 7:00-8:00pm EDT/6:00-7:00pm CDT
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As communities around the nation search for ways to make our democracy more resilient, Little Rock will serve as the nation's first champion city to advance the report's recommendations. The CALS four-part series marks the start of Little Rock's Our Common Purpose programming and the beginning of the city’s commitment to serving as a model for the nation in building a better political future.

The second event in the series focuses on understanding a community’s civic health and the elements that contribute to a strong civic culture. What does the term “civic health” mean? What role can civic infrastructure play in bridging community divides and fostering engagement? What does civic engagement have to do with American democracy? How can Little Rock residents understand the civic health of their own community and what can they do to make it stronger? Commission member Sterling Speirn will lead a conversation with Kristi Tate (Center for the Future of Arizona), Rev. Dr. F. Willis Johnson, Jr. (Bridge Alliance), and Dawn Schluckebier (Think TN).
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** Reminder: Inaugural Civic Season
June 16-July 4
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The 4th of July commemorates the moment when a new generation boldly articulated the values of a new nation: freedom, equality, justice, rights and opportunity. Juneteenth, celebrated just a few weeks earlier, reminds us that people in the United States have fought to make those values a reality over hundreds of years, and we still have work to do. This tension between our nation’s promises and practices calls us all to dig deeper into our traditions, our history, and our role in forming “a more perfect union” going forward.

Today, amid a groundswell of interest about America’s future, how might we imagine a new kind of tradition that goes beyond hot dogs and fireworks?

An annual Civic Season, held between Juneteenth and the Fourth of July, mobilizes us all to connect with our past, take action in the present, and shape the future, through activations in our neighborhoods, cities, towns and social spaces.

How to Get Involved in the 2021 Civic Season, organized by OCP Champion Made by US:
* Submit your relevant events, programs, and resources to be considered for inclusion ([link removed]) by May 15 - the earlier the better!
* Sign up to receive the promotional toolkit ([link removed]) , so you can share the Season on your social media channels, newsletters, and websites
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Are you holding an event between June 16 and July 4?

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