Benefits of the Civic Engagement Partnership for Elementary school students:
- engaged students in a meaningful dialogue, discussing qualities of active citizens
- provided students with opportunities to identify problems within their communities and helped them come up with a list of possible ideas to resolve them
- developed a sense of understanding and confidence while collaborating with others
- motivated students to take action in their own communities
Benefits of the Civic Engagement Partnership for College students:
- appreciating the younger students’ excitement to make a difference in their community
- understanding the importance of collaborating with people of different ages